The 1745 dwt vessel Nadezhda struck bottom near the 1331 kilometer mark on the White-Baltic Canal. The Nadezhda suffered damage to it’s hull with a hole in one of the ballast tanks. It is proceeding under its own power to Belomorsk for inspection and repair. No reports of injuries or pollution being released.
The 7200 dwt freighter Navin Kestrel went aground at the entrance to Kaliningrad, Russia, after suffering a power blackout. The tug Pioner was able to refloat the Kestrel and towed it to an anchorage. The Kestrel suffered some slight damage to its bow. No reports of injuries or pollution being released.
The ferry Nordfjord was reported aground at the entrance to Krakhellesundet, Norway during the night. The ferry had steered too far west of the channel and struck a rock causing the Nordfjord to shake vigorously. The crew contacted shore for help and a vessel from Eivindvik was called in. The rescue vessel evacuated the 9 passengers on board and four crewmen safely transported them to back to shore. The Nordfjord suffered some damage to the propeller and rudder. The hull of the ferry was reported as holed in several places. The Nordfjord was refloated the next day and proceeded under it’s own power to Krahella. Authorities have conducted a blood alcohol test on the master of the Nordfjord which returned negative. The ferry scheduled to run between Rutledal, Rysjedalsvika and Krakhella. Authorities will be conducting an investigation into the incident.
