On March 13, the 169 meter long bulk carrier Northern Light ran aground near Manzanillo, Cuba. The Northern Light had departed from Jamaica with 25,000 tons of raw sugar en route to Klaipeda when it ran aground. A salvage company was contracted to refloat the vessel. No further details reported.
The 71 meter long tanker Scan Master ran aground at Hemnskjela in Snillfjord, Norway. The Scan Master was en route to Averøy when strong winds and heavy seas pushed the tanker onto the rocky beach. No reports of injuries to the 6 crew on board, damage or pollution released. Bad weather delayed the Scan Master to be refloated until conditions improved and favorable tide. The cause of the grounding was under investigation.
The 295 meter long container ship Choapa Trader went aground on the Elbe near Altona, Germany. The Choapa Trader was proceeding from Bremerhaven when it touched bottom while doing a maneuver. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.