On August 21, the 32 meter long, 421 dwt tugboat Locar LH XXIV ran aground in the South Atlantic off Maria da Rosa beach, Brazil.  Reports state that several attempts were made to free the tugboat. Two tugboats attempted to pull the Locar LH XXIV free, but the towline snapped.

It would not be until August 24 before the Locar LH XXIV was finally refloated during high tide.  No reports of injuries. No further details were reported.