The 91 meter long, 4500 dwt freighter Zelek Star went aground on the Dnieper River off Karantinniy Island, Ukraine. The vessel had departed from Kherson bound for Constanta with 4452 tons of ammonium sulphate in its hold. As the Zelek Star headed out to the Black Sea when it grounded in the estuary off the island. The crew requested assistance and a tug was dispatched to help refloat the freighter. No reports of injuries to the 13 crew on board, damage or pollution released.
The 30 meter long research vessel Kennemer went aground off Holwerd, Netherlands. The Kennermer’s mooring lines broke during a gale and drifted until it washed ashore onto the opposite causeway/dike. No reports of injuries or pollution released. After the high water receeded, the research vessel was left high and dry. It remained beached until the following day when four tugs and the KNRM lifeboat were able to pull the Kennemer free. The vessels proceeded to Harlingen where it was inspected.
The 23 meter long fishing vessel Saint Nicolas BL 788028 went aground near Boulogne, France. The Saint Nicolas had become disabled when its propeller was damaged when the vessel struck a drifting object. The fishing vessel was taken under tow by another trawler, the Savior de Monde. As both vessels headed to Boulogne in the heavy seas and strong winds, the towline broke. The waves quickly pushed the Saint Nicolas ashore. Authorities dispatched a helicopter to the scene. The helicopter was able to winch up the five crew members to safety. No reports of injuries.
