The 143 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Prevelis ran aground off an islet near Santorin, Greece. The Prevelis, loaded with 190 passengers from Piraeus, struck the islet Aspronisi while attempting to enter the port at Santorin. Divers inspected the hull and found no damage. The Prevelis proceeded under its own power to Santorin. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. Initial reports state the vessel may have lost power before it went aground.
The 129 meter long, 13153 dwt chemical tanker Lady Cordelia ran aground while approaching the entrance to the port of Mocha, Yemen. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. Divers were requested to do an inspection of the hull before any attempts to refloat the vessel are started.
The 88 meter long, 3961 dwt cement carrier Malta Cement went aground near Stockholm, Sweden. The Malta Cement was en route to Vasteras from Rostock with a cargo of cement when it ran aground on Kalvholmen Island. A survey found the vessel suffered no damage. The Malta Cement was refloated on the following hide tide with the assistance of a tug. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
