The 53 meter long ferry Frisia VII went aground off Juist, Germany. The ferry became stuck in the navigation channel due to an extremely low tide. The ferry blocked the entrance to the port until the next day when another vessel was able to pull the Frisia VII free. The Frisia VII was towed into Juist. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 18 meter long towboat Martha T went aground in the Horn Island Pass near Petit Bois Island, Alabama. The Martha T was pushing two empty barges when it went aground. No reports of injuries to the 5 crew men on board and no pollution was released. The Coast Guard responded to the scene and delivered a dewatering pump to control any flooding. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
The 145 meter long, 6897 dwt ro-ro ferry Super Shuttle Roro 8 suffered a severe list after grounding while at Mandaue City, Philippines. The ferry was loading vehicles at the pier when the vessel’s bottom struck bottom during low tide. The Super Shuttle Roro 8 lost stability and listed over to one side. No reports of injuries to the 45 crew and workers on board at the time. A crane barge was requested to help the ferry regain its upright position while the crew lighten the vessel.
