On July 25, the 88 meter long cargo vessel Traveberg ran aground off Nibe Bredning, Denmark. The Traveberg was en route to Aggersund from Fredericia in ballast when ran aground. A tug was requested and refloated the Traveberg an hour later. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. Reports state a pilot was on board the vessel at the time of the grounding.
The 55 meter long, 100 dwt passenger catamaran ferry Flying Cat 4 ran aground near Tinos, Greece. The high speed ferry with 239 passengers and 14 crew departed from Rafina bound for Santorini. When the ferry reached just outside of Tinos, the vessel ran aground in the dense fog. No reports of injuries. Local fishing vessels came to the assistance and helped evacuate passengers off the ferry. A tug was requested to refloat the vessel.
On July 22, the 190 meter long bulk carrier Efi Theo ran aground in the port of Klaipeda, Lithuania. The Efi Theo had suffered engine failure and went adrift until it went aground. Three tugs were dispatched and were able to refloat the Efi Theo. The bulk carrier was taken back to Klaipeda. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
