The 42 meter long, 457 dwt freighter Kalutta went aground in Ramsund Narrows near Narvik, Norway. The Kalutta was en route to Ramsund with a cargo of stone when it struck a sandbar near the entrance at Ramsund. No damage and no water ingress reported. The crew of five on board were uninjured. The master contacted the Rescue Coordination Centre who dispatched a rescue craft to the scene. The rescue boat will assist with refloating the Kalutta on the next high tide.
The 105 meter long self-propelled barge Karola went aground on the Rhine River near Trechtingshausen, Germany. The Karola had suffered steering failure when the rudder became stuck causing the vessel to veer off course. The Karola suffered some damage to its forepeak with water ingress into the anchor chain hold. Another vessel assisted in securing the Karola while the crew attempted to dewater the forepeak. No reports of injuries or pollution being released. A lighter barge arrived the next day to help with refloating the vessel. The Karola was en route to Mannheim from Rotterdam with 1829 tons of steel plates.
The 89 meter long, 3000 dwt freighter Kine went aground near Smola Island, Norway. The Vessel suffered damage with its ballast tank holed. Some water ingress occurred, but the pumps were able to keep the flooding under control. The Kine was later refloated by the assistance of a tug before proceeding back to port under its own power. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
