The 243 meter long,43618 dwt container ship MSC Monica ran aground on the St. Lawrence river near Deschaillons-sur-Saint-Laurent, Quebec. The MSC Monica had departed from Montreal when it ran hard aground after it had suffered rudder failure. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Three tugs arrived on scene and refloated the MSC Monica the following day. The MSC Monica proceeded to Quebec City for inspection. Only minimal damage was reported.
The 108 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge Köpenick ran aground on the Rhine near Kestert, Germany. The Köpenick had suffered engine failure while proceeding toward Rotterdam with 2100 tons of diesel fuel. A tug was requested to assist refloating the Köpenick, but attempts failed to release the vessel. A lighter vessel was requested to assist efforts the next day.
A Greek Coast Guard vessel ran aground just off Aydin, Turkey. The vessel had gone adrift after its engine broke down while on patrol. The vessel requested assistance with both Greek and Turkish Coast Guard coordinated rescue efforts. Six Turkish Coast Guard vessels along with an aircraft were dispatched to the scene. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
