The 53 meter long, 321 dwt ro-ro ferry Frisia VII went aground near Juist, Germany. The vessel had driven off course by strong winds and became stuck in the surrounding marsh. A lifeboat from the DGzRS arrived on scene, but was unable to pull the Frisia VII free. Later at high tide, the lifeboat was able to pull the ferry free. The vessels proceeded to Juist. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 182 meter long, 65125 dwt tanker Stena Primorsk went aground on the Hudson River near Stuyvesant, New York. The vessel departed from Albany with a cargo of light crude when it went aground. The vessel was able to refloat itself a short time later and proceeded to an anchorage off Stuyvesant. The Coast Guard was notified of the grounding. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 75 foot pilot vessel Sabine Pilot II went aground near Sabine Jetties, Texas. The vessel struck the rocks near the jetties, but no reports of damage. Two of the three crew on board suffered minor injuries. The Coast Guard dispatched a fast-response vessel to the scene. A barge arrived a short time later to begin salvage operations. No reports of any pollution released.
