The 138 meter long, 5027 dwt freighter Pryazha became stranded in the Dardanelles Strait near Gelibolu, Turkey. The vessel was en route to Mersin from Azov when it went aground. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The master of the Pryazha was able to refloat the vessel and proceeded to a nearby anchorage. The cause of the grounding was not reported.
The 93 meter long, 4400 dwt bulk freighter Sae Byol went aground off Haimao Island near Dalian, China. The Sae Byol suffered water ingress and the hull broke open. The crew contacted the Liaoning Sea Rescue which dispatched a helicopter to the scene. The 15 crewmen from the Sae Byol abandoned ship with 14 being rescued from a life raft. No further details reported.
The 656 foot long bulk freighter Orsula went aground on Lake Ontario off Tibbetts Point, New York. The bulker was en route to Montreal from Duluth with 21,000 tons of wheat when it was awaiting to enter the St. Lawrence River. The river had more than 20 vessels queued due to an early freeze. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Local divers were requested and surveyed the vessel for any hull damage. Tug and barges from Kingston have been dispatched to help lighter the Orsula. Reports state the bulker has until December 30 before the St. Lawrence Seaway closes for the navigation season.
