On February 13, the 244 meter long, 104542 dwt tanker Zaliv Amurskiy ran aground in the Suez Canal near the 41 kilometer mark. The tanker was headed northbound when it suffered a malfunction in its steering and ran aground. Tugs were dispatched and were able to refloated the Zaliv Amurskiy the following day. The tugs escorted the Zaliv Amurskiy to Port Said where it will undergo surveys for damage. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
On February 11, the 82 meter long, 1720 dwt cargo vessel Danica Hav ran aground on the Ouse River near Goole, England. The Danica Hav was just off the Goole South Pier when it ran aground. The cargo ship remained aground until the next morning when it was refloated. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. Reports state the Danica Hav was able leave Goole bound for Rotterdam.
The 130 meter long, 11258 dwt tanker Ternvind ran around in Gäveskär near Brännö, Sweden. The Ternvind had become disabled after a power failure while en route to Denmark. The tanker went adrift and ran ashore with the bow nearly high and dry. The Coast Guard were alerted and arrived a short time later. An inspection found the Ternvind had sustained some damage, but the hull had not been breached and no pollution was released. An hour later the Ternvind was refloated and proceeded to Lindoe for repairs. No reports of injuries.
