The 69 meter long, 1598 dwt freighter Yuan Heng was blown aground off Pamarawan, Philippines. The freighter had been anchored when the waves from the typhoon Labuyo cause its anchor to drag. No crew was on board at the time. The Yuan Heng had been anchored Lucanin for over four years when it abandoned by the owner after failing to pay harbor fees. The freighter had its engine removed and was vessel was covered in rust. No reports of pollution.
The 65 foot long, 104 gt fishing vessel Fate Hunter went aground near Shoup Bay, Valdez, Alaska. The crew sent out a distress call reporting the vessel had gone aground with four people on board. The nearby fishing vessel Akemi responded and safely transported the crew of the Fate Hunter to Valdez. No reports of injuries or damage to the vessel. The Coast Guard and state authorities are monitoring the vessel for pollution. The Fate Hunter had 1,500 gallons of diesel fuel and 150,000 pounds of fish on board.
The 135 meter long passenger ship Viking Tor went aground on the Rhine near Zeitldorf, Germany. The vessel was en route to Amsterdam from Budapest with 183 passengers when it suffered a malfunction allowing the vessel to go aground by the stern. The Viking Tor was able to refloat itself, but it had lost its propulsion gear on it’s port side. The passenger vessel proceeded to Regensburg for repairs. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Reports state the damage to the vessel to be around 100000 euros. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
