The 134 meter long, 12711 gt research vessel Akademik Tryoshnikov went aground in the harbor at Montevideo, Uruguay. The vessel was maneuvering between berths in the harbor when it went aground. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The Akademik Tryoshnikov was quickly refloated and proceeded to dock. Reports state a pilot was on board at the time of the grounding. The Akademik Tryoshnikov was built in 2012 and is scheduled to depart for Antarctica from Montevideo.
The 89 meter long, 3178 dwt freighter Alican S capsized in the Black Sea while berthed at Cayeli, Turkey. The Alican S was unloading its cargo of cement when it lost stability and rolled to starboard. Eleven crew on board at the time. Ten crew were rescued with two injured. One crewman was asleep at the time of the incident and perished as he was trapped in his cabin. The authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
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The 20 meter long fishing vessel Amy Harris caught fire off the Isle of Arran, Scotland. The fire started in the vessel’s engine room and cutoff the crew from wheelhouse. The crew was able to contact the Coastguard by a mobile phone. A helicopter was dispatched to the scene. The four crew were winched to safety and were taken to Campbeltown. No reports of injuries. Reports state the authorities were monitoring the adrift fishing vessel. No further details reported.
