The supply vessel En-One ran aground on the Gurupur river at Mangalore, India. The vessel had just been launched from the Bharati Shipyard when it stranded on a sandbank. No reports of injuries or damage. The water level on the river was low at the time of the grounding. Reports state the channel require dredging. The navigation channel in the river has been a source of friction between the shipyard and local fishermen.
The 130 meter long, 1300 dwt r0-ro ferry Boknafjord ran aground at Arsvågen, Norway. The ferry was attempting to dock when it struck bottom. The vessel was able free itself and berth at the dock. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.
The 82 meter long, 1783 dwt freighter Carrier ran aground during a strong gale at Colwyn Bay near Liverpool, England. The Carrier was swept ashore in five meter swells. The crew requested assistance with the Coast Guard dispatching two helicopters to the scene. The helicopters were able to lift the seven crew safely.
The Carrier was loaded with stones from Belfast before going aground. Authorities have dispatched salvage and pollution experts to the site. The Carrier has some 40,000 liters of fuel on board. Initial surveys of the vessel found the hull has sustained several holes and some light diesel fuel was released into the water. The main fuel tanks still remain intact and authorities have arranged to have the remaining fuel pumped out from the vessel as soon as weather permits.
