The 180 meter long, 3977 dwt passenger ship Aratere became disabled off Wellington, New Zealand after the vessel suffered engine failure. The Aratere had a problem with its port shaft and requested tugs to tow the vessel into port. The Aratere was heading to Wellington from Picton with a cargo of freight. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released. Reports state the vessel should be able to make repairs and return to service later the same day.
Video of the Aratere under tow
The 32 meter long, 40 dwt Adler IV went aground between the islands of Sylt and Amrum near Hörnum, Germany with 160 passengers on board. The master of the Adler IV had misjudged the water depth and went aground. Several vessels responded from the DGzRS and Coast Guard to the scene. Passengers were transferred safely to the sister ship, Adler VI. No reports of injuries. The Adler IV remained aground until the next high tide when it refloated and continued under its own power to Hörnum.
The 82 meter long, 1649 dwt freighter Ajaks-1 went adrift while off Bely Island, Russia in the Kara Sea, Arctic Ocean. The Ajaks-1 suffered a complete blackout when both the generator and its backup failed. The tug MB-1208 has responded to the Ajaks-1 distress signal and is proceeding to the scene. Information is limited as the Ajaks-1’s radio was operating on low batteries. No reports of injuries.
