
On the night of December 31, 2025, the 90 meter long, 3638 dwt cargo vessel Scot Pioneer (IMO: 9331347) ran aground in the English Channel at the entrance of the Teign River at Teignmouth harbour, England. The Scot Pioneer had departed from Hamburg and was entering the harbour when it stranded on a sandbank some 50 meters off the shoreline.
The Scot Pioneer remained aground until early the next day. Aided by a tug, the cargo vessel was pulled free on the next high tide. No reports of injuries to the 8 crew on board, damage or pollution released.







