On September 28, the 39.5 meter long passenger ship Schwerin (MMSI: 218027930) ran aground on Lake Schwerin near Leezen, Germany. The vessel was on a cruise with 50 persons on board when wind caused the vessel to drift towards the shore and onto a sandbar. The passenger ship was unable to free itself and requested a tug. A few hours later the tug arrived and was able to free the Schwerin. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The Schwerin proceeded under its own power to a pier in Schwerin.