The 112 meter long LPG Tanker Blue Dream went aground in the Aegean Sea near Kos Island, Greece. The Blude Dream was en route to Suez from Kerch, Ukraine when it grounded. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The tanker was able to refloat itself and proceeded to Kos to be inspected.
The fishing vessel Daiki Maru 7 went ashore in Apra Harbor, Guam. The fishing vessel had suffered water ingress and was in danger of sinking when the vessel struck the offshore reef capsizing onto it’s port side. The 10 crewmen on board requested assistance with 2 US Naval helicopter responding. All 10 crewmen were hoisted to safety. No reports of injuries. Divers inspected the hull to ensure fuel vents were closed. A few days later authorities removed hazardous materials including the vessel’s batteries to minimize the environmental impact. No details were reported on a salvage plan to remove the vessel.
The fishing vessel Ayson sank in the Foveaux Strait, New Zealand. The trawler was returning to port when it struck rocks off Stirling Point due to a navigation mistake. The hull was holed and quickly began to fill with water. The three crew on board activated a locator beacon before abandoning ship into a liferaft. The Bluff Coastguard and the South Port NZ boat both responded to the scene. All three men were rescued. No reports of injuries. The Ayson rests under 10 meter of water with a full load of fish. Divers were dispatched to help close vents and prevent fuel from being released.
