The 275 meter long, 159,196 dwt suezmax tanker SCF Khibiny ran aground on the Marmara Sea near Istanbul, Turkey. The fully loaded with 150,000 tonnes of crude oil tanker was warned by authorities that it was headed into shallow water before it ran aground. Multiple rescue vessels along with seven tugs boats were dispatched to the scene. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
On June 15, the 107 meter long, 7200 dwt cargo vessel Ocean 03 ran aground at the entrance to the port of Legazpi City, Philippines. The Ocean 03 was doing a maneuver en route into Albay Gulf when it ran aground some 900 yards off the entrance and struck a coral reef. The vessel was later pulled free and proceeded to a nearby anchorage. No reports of injuries to the 21 crew and no oil pollution was released. Authorities stated some 2,000 square meters of coral reef was damaged and the vessel was detained while an investigation continued into the incident.
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The 52 meter long, 813 dwt cargo vessel Frydholm ran aground off Bergen, Norway. The vessel was proceeding with a load of gravel for Etne when it touch bottom between Kongsoy and Alversund. The cargo vessel sustained damage with two ballast tanks holed and water ingress. Authorities dispatched a lifeboat carrying investigators to the scene. The Frydholm was able to refloat itself and authorities escorted the Frydholm to Bergen. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
