The 114 meter long, 3504 dwt freighter Ataman went aground while passing through the Bosporus. The Coastal Safety at Instanbul sent out a rescue tug and pilot, but the master of the Ataman refused assistance. The vessel was attempting to free itself by its own power. The Ataman did not have a local pilot on board for the crossing of the Bosporus heading towards the Black Sea. No reports of injuries or pollution being released.
The 225-foot long, 1309 dwt motor vessel Arco Dee allided with the harbour walls at Littlehampton, England. The vessel had been blown off course by strong winds as it entered the harbour causing it to strike the harbour walls. Both the Arco Dee and concrete wall suffered minor damage. No one was injured. The Arco Dee was entering the harbour for routine maintenance. Officals stated that limits were placed for entry to the harbour in weather with strong winds especially those who are sailing in ballast only.
The 69 meter long, 1190 dwt freighter Annemarie went aground on a stone embankment on the German Hunte River after it lost steering due to the rudder failing. The river pushed the vessel until it became perpendicular blocking traffic on the river. The Annemarie was able to be refloated the same day without assistance and proceeded to Neuenhuntorf, Germany. The vessel was examined and was able to continue on to Oldenburg. No one was injured. Damage to the stone embankment was not been released. Officals will be doing an investigation into the incident.
