The 114 meter long, 3353 dwt coastal freighter Nikolay L went aground on the River Don near Rostov-on-Don, Russia. The Nikolay L departed Rostov-on-Don with a cargo of manganese ore bound for Turkey when it went aground. The freighter suffered cracks in the hull which allowed water ingress into the hull. No reports of injuries or pollution. Reports state the Nikolay L may have been damaged by ice and was grounded to avoid the vessel sinking.
The 110 meter long self-propelled tanker barge Piz Cambrena went aground on the Main River after a navigation mistake. The master of the Piz Cambrena had steered towards the shore to allow another vessel to pass by when it struck bottom. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The Piz Cambrena was refloated later the same day after the water level was raised by closing a nearby lock. The Piz Cambrena continued on its voyage from Raunheim Aus to Birsfelden with its cargo of diesel fuel.
The 61 foot long fishing vessel Genesis A went ashore off Leadbetter Point, Washington. The crab boat was proceeding along Long Beach Peninsula when the helmsman fell asleep at the wheel. The Genesis A struck a sand bar just off the beach. The vessel’s hull remained intact and no pollution was released. The crew contacted the Coast Guard requesting assistance. The Coast Guard dispatched a helicopter and a 47-foot motor lifeboat to the scene. The helicopter was able to hoist and safely land the four crew off the Genesis A. No reports of injuries. Reports state that 1,200 gallons of fuel and any hazardous materials on board the Genesis A will be removed before the vessel will be refloated. The Coast Guard have launched an investigation into the incident.
