On June 10, the fishing vessel María Cristina ran aground in the Atlantic Ocean near Cabo Vilán, Spain. The Salvamento Marítimo reports the two crew on board the María Cristina were rescued by the 10 meter long fishing vessel A Fervenza (MMSI: 224329790) which is proceeding to Camariñas for medical observation. Spanish authorities have dispatched the 21 meter long search and rescue vessel Salvamar Altair (MMSI: 224013350) to inspect the incident site. No further details reported.
On the evening of June 8, the 51.5 meter long, 197 dwt towboat OT 2439 (IMO: 8995184) sank on the Yenisei River near the Kazachinsky rapids in Siberia, Russia. The OT 2439 was pushing two empty barges downstream when it struct an unidentified underwater object. The towboat suffered hull damage to its stern with uncontrolled water ingress before the vessel went aground. The stern of the OT 2439 eventually flooded and partially sinking. No reports of injuries to any of the 14 crew members.
Reports state the OT 2439 had released oil pollution into the river. Authorities placed measures to contain the pollution including an oil barrier and booms. No details were released on what object was involved in the incident. Russian authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the incident.
On the morning of June 6, the container barge Marco Polo 802 ran aground off Tanjong Beach in Sentosa, Singapore. The barge loaded with containers had run ashore in the coastal shallows which resulted in the lagoon being partially blocked. Some sea barriers in the area were damaged by the barge, but there was no reports of damage to barge hull.
Authorities reported the barge was in stable condition with no pollution released. The Singapore authorities dispatched tugboats which were able to pull the Marco Polo 802 free a short time later. The barge was towed to a nearby anchorage area for inspection. The incident is under investigation.
