The 188 meter long, 8383 dwt passenger ro-ro ferry Finneagle ran aground in Kapellskar harbour near Stockholm, Sweden. The ferry was arriving from Naantali with 168 passengers when the Finneagle suffered a power blackout and drifted aground. No reports of injuries. The Finneagle was refloated several hours later and proceeded to dock in Kapellskar. No reports of damage or pollution released, but an underwater survey was to be conducted.
On June 6, the 16 meter long fishing vessel Emma Louise became disabled off Newlyn Harbour, Cornwall. The crabber had developed a fault in its steering gear and was unable to maneuver. The vessel requested assistance with the RNLI lifeboat from Newyln responding. The lifeboat was quickly able to connect a towline to the Emma Louise and proceeded back to Newlyn. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 90 meter long, 4891 dwt general cargo freighter Waaldijk ran aground on the Kiel Canal near Kudensee, Germany. The vessel had lost steering and ran onto the south embankment. The crew requested assistance with a tug dispatched to the scene. The tug Luchs was able to refloat the Waaldijk which proceeded on its voyage. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
