The 18 meter long Clipper 60 class sailing vessel CV24 – LMAX Exchange ran aground near Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The racing yacht struck a sandy outcrop. The yacht suffered minor damage limited to the vessel’s starboard rudder. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Reports state the yacht was secured by anchor until equipment could be brought on scene to refloat her.
The 295 meter long container ship MSC Manu ran aground on the Western Scheldt. The MSC Manu was en route to Tilbury from Antwerp when it ran aground near buoy 64. The boxship requested assistance with several tugs dispatched to the scene. The tugs were able to free the MSC Manu a few hours later. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The MSC Manu was able to proceed on its scheduled voyage.
The 120 meter long, 8950 dwt cargo vessel Ofmar ran aground on the Kiel Canal near Brunsbuettel, Germany. The Ofmar was en route to Morocco from Estonia when it ran onto the embankment. A tug was dispatched and was able to refloat the Ofmar the following day. The Ofmar proceeded to Brunsbuettel to be surveyed. No reports of injuries or pollution released.