The 249 meter long, 75864 dwt freighter Panos Earth became disabled in the South Atlantic Ocean off the Cape of Good Hope (37 59S, 16 33E). The vessel went adrift after an engine failure and has requested assistance. No further details reported.
Parana River Groundings
Multiple vessels went aground on the Parana River due to the low water level. The 182 meter long, 50923 dwt tanker Prisco Elizaveta went aground on the river near the 440 kilometer mark. The tanker was loaded with 33000 metric tons of soybean oil bound for India. The 189 meter long, 41712 dwt bulk freighter Eirini K went aground at the 406 kilometer mark on the river. The Eirini K had departed from Puerto San Martin with grain en route to Greece and Isreal. The 191 meter long, 43980 dwt bulk freighter Borak 1 went aground on the river with no details reported. All the vessels were refloated and were able to continue on their voyage. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.
Pawlina
The 31 meter long tug Pawlina allided with the breakwall at St. Elmo, Malta. The tug was towing the USS Mount Whitney into the port when a large wave push the tug into the breakwall. The tug sustained slight damage. No reports of injuries or pollution being released.
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