The 108 meter long, 5910 dwt cargo vessel Amgu went aground in the canal outside of St. Petersburg, Russia. The Amgu had departed from St. Petersburg when it suffered engine failure and lost steering before grounding in the canal. A tug was able to assist refloating the Amgu and both proceeded to a berth in St. Petersburg. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 180 meter long, 35000 dwt bulk carrier Hanze Goteborg went aground off Portsmouth, Virginia. The Hanze Goteborg loaded with soybeans went aground in the Elizabeth River. The vessel was refloated the following day with the aid of several tugs. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The Hanze Goteborg was escorted by tugs and proceeded to a nearby berth. The cause of the grounding is under investigation.
The 96 meter long, 2523 dwt fishing vessel Kwang Ja Ho went aground just off the coast of Antarctica. The fishing vessel was loaded with 817 tons of krill when it struck bottom some 450 meters off the shore. The Kwang Ja Ho suffered damage to its fresh water tank. No reports of injuries to the 90 crew on board. No reports of pollution released. The Chilean Navy has dispatched a rescue mission to help rescue the crew and salvage the fishing vessel.
