On the early morning of January 7, the 191 meter long, 13800 dwt ro-ro cargo ferry Tundraland (IMO: 9343273) ran aground on the Kiel Canal at Breiholz, Germany. The Tundraland departed from Travemünde to Zeebrugge when it approached the lock at Breiholz. The cargo vessel would change course and veer into the south embankment of the canal. Even though the Tundraland went aground with some force, the vessel was unharmed with no damage or water ingress. The Tundraland was able to free itself and proceeded under its own power to Brunsbüttel.
Authorities would detain the Tundraland and conducted an inspection of the cargo vessel. Divers would inspect the hull for damage. The water police launched an investigation into the incident to determine what was the cause for the grounding. There were no reports of injuries or pollution released.
At the end of December 2025, the 24 meter long tugboat Hawaii (MMSI: 366997470) sank on Presque Isle Bay at Erie, Pennsylvania. Details on the incident are limited. The tugboat had sunk at its berth and only a small portion was still visible above water. There was on board the Hawaii at the time of the incident.
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Pollution booms were placed around the wreck and dewatering pumps were deployed to refloat the tug. The Hawaii was first launched in 1911 and had been deployed on Lake Erie for ice breaking. The tug was renamed from Indiana to Hawaii in 2011.
On the morning of January 1, the 168 meter long, 28440 dwt bulk carrier CSE Prosperity Express (IMO: 9345647) ran aground in the Philippine Sea near Hualien, Taiwan. The CSE Prosperity Express had been at the Thathong anchorage when it received notification to proceed to enter the port of Hualien. The bulk carrier was waiting for a pilot to come onboard to guide the vessel into port when it suffered main engine failure. Weather conditions were poor with a strong northeasterly winds and heavy seas which caused the CSE Prosperity Express to drift towards shore.
Taiwan authorities were alerted and dispatched the 35 meter long tugboat Taigang 13205 (MMSI: 416001709) to assist. As the towing line was being established between the tug and bulk carrier, the Taigang 13205 became entangled in the line. The tug lost propulsion and was driven ashore on a rocky beach in Huaren Beach in Beikou, Hualien, Taiwan. Authorities determined it was unsafe to do a rescue by sea and requested a helicopter to rescue the 5 crew on the tug. The helicopter would arrive on scene and airlift all the tug’s crew to safety. One crew on the tug sustained a head injury and taken to hospital for treatment. The Taigang 13205 crew were able to close the fuel tank valves in the hope to contain any diesel fuel pollution from being released.
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With the tugboat ashore, there was no vessel’s to assist the disabled CSE Prosperity Express. The bulk carrier continued to drift toward the shore when it grounded a short distance off the beach near the grounded Taigang 13205. The 17 crew on the bulk carrier were reported not to be in danger and there no reports of injuries.
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Reports state that authorities have requested additional pollution containment supplies including oil booms and absorbent pads. A salvage tug was later requested would arrive on scene the next day. Salvagers are looking at ways to pull the bulk carrier free with the difficult conditions and limiting risk of pollution.
