The 150 meter long, 6309 dwt ro-ro ferry Norcape went aground in the harbour at Troon, Scotland. The vessel was unable to refloat itself and requested a tug for assistance. While the tug attempted to pull the Norcape free, a rope snapped injuring one of the crew. The crewman was taken to hospital and later released. The Norcape was reloated later that day. No reports of damage or pollution being released.
The 107 meter long, 5916 dwt freighter Norvind went aground at the entrance to Kragerø, Norway. The freighter had run aground into the shallows due to a navigation error. The Norvind was able to refloat itself without assistance and docked later the same day. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released. Authorities are conducting an investigation into the incident. Initial reports state that the master and chief mate were tested for alcohol and the results were negative. The Norvind has had two prior incidents in 2011.
The Russian Navy Auxiliary tug MB-58 went aground on the Volga-Caspian Sea Canal near the 125 kilometer mark. Traffic on the canal was stopped until the MB-58 was able to refloat itself. The tug continued under its own power. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.
