The 119 meter long, 3345 dwt tanker Optimaflot went aground in the Volga–Caspian Sea canal near the 126 kilometer mark. The vessel was unable to refloat itself. A tug was dispatched to attempt to refloat the Optimaflot when water level rises. The Optimaflot was en route to Astrakhan from Turkmenistan with 2783 tons of diesel fuel. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 76 foot long fishing vessel Ocean Viking sank near Kodiak, Alaska. The four crew and a dog had abandoned ship when the fishing vessel suffered uncontrolled water ingress. The crew had sent out a distress call which was relayed to the Coast Guard. The crew of Ocean Viking donned survival suits and abandoned into the vessel’s life raft. The Coast Guard dispatched a helicopter to the scene which was able to rescue all 4 crew and the vessel’s dog. No reports of injuries. Reports state the crew were transported to Kodiak and were in good condition. The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the sinking.
The 89 meter long, 3792 dwt freighter Ostgard became disabled after engine failure near the Belle Isle, Bay of Biscay. The crew attempted repairs, but was unable to restart the engine. A salvage tug was dispatched to tow the Ostgard to Saint-Nazaire. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The Ostgard was en route to Rochefort, France from Sweden with a cargo of lumber.
