The 63 meter long, 1140 dwt freighter Hav Sund went aground near Risøy, Norway. The Hav Sund was en route to Myre from Husoy with a cargo of gravel and sand when it grounded. The crew were able to refloat the vessel under its own power and proceeded to Maloy to be inspected for damage. No reports of injuries to the five crew and no pollution was released.
The 32 meter long tug Polar Wind went aground in Cold Bay, Alaska. The tug was towing a barge with 90 containers when it struck by bad weather with 8 foot seas and winds reaching 40 miles per hour. The crew contacted the Coast Guard who dispatched a helicopter the scene. The helicopter was able to winch all five crewmen to safety. The Coast Guard will monitor the situation for any pollution released. Reports state the Polar Wind has suffered some water ingress. No details on the status of the barge.
The 132 meter long, 82908 dwt container ship Merwedijk became disabled at Cuxhaven. The container ship had left the quay bound for Rotterdam when it suffered engine failure and power blackout. The Merwedijk attempted to slow down by dropping anchor but drifted into a jetty. The jetty was damaged in the allision while the Merwedijk sustained minimal damage. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The Merwedijk was allowed to continue its voyage the next day.
