Conmar Cape
The 133 meter long, 7968 dwt container ship Conmar Cape went aground in Subic Bay, Philippines. The vessel was en route to Hong Kong from Manila. No further details reported.
Pratibha Cauvery
The 174 meter long, 29810 dwt tanker Pratibha Cauvery went aground near Besant Nagar, India. The vessel had unloaded its cargo at Chennai when a cyclone struck. The rough seas and high winds pushed the vessel aground just meters from shore. Twenty-two of the 37 crewmen on board decided to abandon ship by using one of the vessel’s lifeboats. However, the rough seas quickly capsized the lifeboat sending the men into the water. Six men were washed away while the others held onto the capsized lifeboat. Local fishermen, Indian Coast Guard and Navy were able to rescue the men. No reports of pollution released. Authorities state the tanker will be refloated.
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Leithe
The 15 meter long fishing vessel Leithe went aground near Olaholmen near Finnsnesrenna, Norway. No injuries to the two crew on board. Authorities tested the crew for alcohol with results negative. The Leithe was able to refloat itself a few hours later during the next high tide.
