On August 5, the 81 meter long, 579 dwt passenger ship Sjøkurs ran aground in the Tvendestrand Fjord off Tvedestrand, Norway. The Sjøkurs had struck an uncharted shoal. An inspection the following day found the vessel sustained minimal damage. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
The 368 meter long, 122,625 dwt container ship YM Wish ran aground on the Elbe off Glückstadt, Germany. The YM Wish had suffered engine failure allowing the vessel to drift aground before the anchors could be dropped. Multiple tugs were requested and were able to refloat the boxship later the same day. The tugs towed the YM Wish to Brunsbüttel for inspections. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
On July 28, the 110 meter long self-propelled barge Baroda ran aground on the Rhine off Mainz, Germany. The Baroda had departed from Mainz with 1600 tonnes of soy products when it became stuck just outside the industrial port. Another vessel which had come from Basel came to the Baroda’s aid. The vessel pulled the Baroda free later the same day. The Baroda proceeded to Duisburg where it was inspected by authorities. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
