The 75 meter long, 1529 dwt cargo vessel Samia B ran aground near Wolgast, Germany. The Samia B was entering the Peene River when it ran aground after a navigational error. The Samia B was unable to refloat itself and requested assistance. The lifeboat Eugen arrived on scene and was able to refloat the cargo vessel the following day. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The Samia B proceeded to Wolgast.
On August 30, the 65 meter long, 1390 dwt tanker Virginia G ran aground near Dakar, Senegal. The Virginia G had been moored behind the lee of Goree Island when heavy swells broke the vessel’s lines. The tanker drifted until it ran ashore onto Mbattal beach. No reports of injuries. The Virginia G had been waiting for repairs at the time. Reports state some looting had occurred and authorities have placed security around the vessel.
The 105 meter long self-propelled barge Sinn ran aground on the Danube near Hofstetten, Germany. The Sinn had struck a gravel barge damaging the propeller. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Traffic was barred by the water police as the vessel was stranded alongside the shoreline.