The 99 meter long, 3208 dwt freighter Symphony loaded with a cargo of timber went aground off Marstal, Denmark. The vessel had a pilot on board when it struck a sandbar. The vessel was able to free itself later the same day. The Symphony contacted authorities who allowed the freighter to proceed to the port of Soby where the hull will be inspected by divers. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.
The 292 meter long, 195546 dwt bulk freighter Star Polaris went aground in the Black Sea at Eregli, Turkey. The freighter had left Rotterdam with 169,000 tons of iron pellets arrived at Eregli when it struck bottom in the harbour. The freighter suffered only minor damage. No reports of injuries or pollution being released.
The 59 meter long freighter Shen Zhou 3 went aground on the Agno River off Lingayen, Pangasinan, Philippines. The freighter loaded with magnetite sand was able to refloat itself with the rising tide. The Shen Zhou 3 failed to report the incident to the Philippine Coast Guard. Authorities have required the vessel to be detained so that it can be inspected. No reports of injuries.
