The 149 meter long, 19996 dwt tanker MCT Altair went aground on the Kiel canal near Levensau, Germany. The Altair had run onto an embankment and was later refloated with the aid of two tugs later the same day. The tanker was taken to Kiel to be inspected. After finding no damage, the Altair was allowed to continue on its voyage to Batumi, Georgia from Klaipeda. No injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 11 meter long fishing vessel Rygjabuen went aground near Brønnøysundregistrene, Norway. The fishing vessel had struck a shoal in Brønnøy Sound resulting in water ingress. A lifeboat reached the scene and was able to bring the water ingress under control. The lifeboat was able to take the Rygjabuen under tow to Brønnøysund where it went into the yard. No reports of injuries to the 6 crew and no pollution released.
On March 17, the 225 meter long bulk carrier Paraskevi went aground on the Paraná river near the 407 kilometer mark. The Paraskevi was heading down the river with 45,000 tons of soybeans when it suffered a power blackout. The Panamax vessel drifted until it grounded blocking traffic on the river. Three tugs were dispatched attempting to free the bulk carrier, but the Paraskevi remained stuck. After several days, the some 80 vessels were queued below the Paraskevi waiting for the vessel to be refloated. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
