The 180 meter long, 29192 dwt bulk freighter Agios Nikolaos went aground off Lavion, Greece. The vessel was able to be refloated the same day and proceeded to Anayvssos for inspection. The Agios Nikolaos was en route from Egypt to the Black Sea in ballast at the time. No reports of injuries or pollution being released.
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The 18 meter long tug Willem Lourens went aground at Terneuzen, Netherlands. The tug with three barges ran onto a harbor dam. The Willem Lourens was able to refloat itself under its own power. Several other tugs responded and aided in refloating the barges. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 97 meter long, 7424 dwt freighter Yuan Tong sank off Zhoushan, China. The freighter had left from the Longshan Shipyard with 40 crew on board en route to another berth when the vessel quickly foundered going down by the bow. Rescuers from eight ships were able to save 32 crewmen. Seven men remain listed as missing and one man confirmed drowned. A small oil slick is visible where the freighter sank. The cause of the sinking is not known, but authorities are conducting an investigation into the incident.
