Nina 1
The 78 meter long, 1485 dwt cargo vessel Nina 1 ran aground in the North Sea off Wangerooge, Germany. The Nina 1 had departed from Denmark when it grounded off the island. No reports of injuries. No further details reported.
Alina
On August 16, the 85 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge Alina ran aground on the Elbe near Zollenspieker, Germany. The Alina was proceeding in ballast toward Hamburg when it suffered a steering fault and veered out of the fairway running up on a sandbank. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The Alina remained aground until the next day when it was refloated on the rising tide.
Clia
On August 14, the 229 meter long bulk carrier Clia ran aground off Xingda, Taiwan. The Clia was proceeding with 80,000 tons of coal to Kaohsiung when it grounded in shallow water. Reports state the vessel had grounded on a sandy shoal and there was no signs of hull damage. A tugboat was dispatched to the scene to aid in refloating the bulk carrier. The tug’s initial attempt to refloat the Clia had failed. Another attempt will be done in a few days with high tide. Authorities have patrol vessels monitoring the situation. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
