The 37 meter long, 363 dwt ro-ro ferry Grand Star RoRo 3 went aground in shallow water near Sorsogon, Philippines. The ferry loaded with 155 passengers from Allen Northern Samar went aground when the vessel went off course due to a strong current. The Grand Star was refloated later by the assistance of tugs and berthed safely at Sorsogon. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.
The 33 meter long, 47 dwt ferry Heikendorf ran aground near Kiel, Germany. The ferry was approaching a pier at Friedrichsort when it suffered a technical fault allowing the vessel to run aground onto a sandbar. The 75 passengers on board were transferred to another ferry. A tug was able to refloat the Heikendorf and towed it to Kiel to be inspected. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 108 gt fishing vessel Loamar Segundo sank in the Atlantic Ocean near Cape Verde Islands. The eleven member crew sent out a distress call before abandoning ship into the vessel’s two life rafts. The Spanish MRCC requested assistance from nearby vessels to aid in the rescue effort. The 183 meter long, 50667 dwt tanker Navig8 Loucas responded and headed to the scene. The tanker safely rescued all 11 crew and proceeded to Las Palmas. No reports of injuries.
