The 55-foot long fishing vessel Hannah H. Avery went aground onto a shoal in the Great Egg Harbor Inlet, New Jersey. The vessel was entering the inlet at low tide when it struck the sandbar. A towboat was able to help pull the Hannah H. Avery off the bar the same day. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.
The 16,006 dwt car carrier vesel Hoegh Seoul went aground in the outer Weser River nearBremerhaven, Germany. The Hoegh Seoul was leaving Bremerhaven bound for Antwerp when its steering gear failed sending the vessel out of the busy shipping channel into the shallows. While there was thick fog and poor visibility, it did not play a factor for the vessel?s grounding. Initial inspections show the rudder was damaged which could have led to the steering failure. The Hoegh Seoul was later refloated by four tugs and was taken back to Bremerhaven for further investigation.
The 495 grt ferry Hangro Ferry 2 sank near Manjae Island, South Korea. The vessel was in heavy seas when the cargo of vehicles broke free form the chains holding them secure. This resulted in the vessel listing and eventually capsizing. The master of the Hangro Ferry 2 contacted the Coast Guard for assistance. The Coast Guard was able to respond quickly and rescued all 15 crew and passengers. Reports state no injuries, but some passengers had mild cases of hypothermia.
