The 135 meter long self-propelled barge Trifels went aground on the Rhine River near Linkenheim, Germany. The Trifels had veered off course and struck a submerged crib. No reports of injuries to the four crew on board. Another vessel was able to attach a towline and pulled the Trifels free the next day. The Trifels was able to continue on to Karslruhe under its own power. Reports state the grounding was due to human error.
The 278 meter long, 68263 dwt container ship Hanjin Geneva went aground at Port Rupert, British Columbia, Canada. The container ship was forced to alter its course to avoid a collision with a fishing vessel. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The Hanjin Geneva was refloated on the next high tide and proceeded to its berth in port where it will be inspected for damage.
The 63 meter long, 1140 dwt freighter Hav Sund went aground near Risøy, Norway. The Hav Sund was en route to Myre from Husoy with a cargo of gravel and sand when it grounded. The crew were able to refloat the vessel under its own power and proceeded to Maloy to be inspected for damage. No reports of injuries to the five crew and no pollution was released.
