The 225 meter long, 75474 dwt freighter Great Mind went aground in Manila Bay near Masinloc, Philippines. The freighter requested assistance and three tugs were dispatched to help refloat the vessel. No reports of injuries or pollution being released. The vessel was en route to Masinloc Power Plant from Port Klang with a cargo of coal.
The 308 meter long, 69172 dwt bulk freighter Paul R. Tregurtha went aground on St. Mary’s River near Neebish Island. The freighter was proceeding downbound with 62,000 tons of coal when it grounded at the bow. After the bow struck the Paul R. Tregurtha swung around until the vessel’s stern was hard aground with the span of the vessel blocking the navigation channel. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Reports state there was some damage, but no details provided. The Coast Guard dispatched personnel to the scene to assess the extent of any structural damage to the vessel. The Coast Guard and the vessel’s owner are coordinating refloating efforts.
The 232 meter long, 97220 dwt VLCC tanker Katja went aground in the North Sea off the island of Minsener Oog near Wangerooge, Germany. The tanker suffered a slight list while stuck on the sandbank, but no water ingress. Four tugs responded along with an anti pollution vessel to the scene. The tugs were able to refloat the Katja a few hours later with the rising tide. The vessels then proceeded to Wilhelmshaven where the Katja berthed where it unloaded its cargo of 87,000 tons of crude oil. The tanker will undergo an inspection looking for any possible damage. No reports of injuries or pollution being released. The authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
