The 81 meter long, 2325 dwt freighter Vestvind went aground in the Svendborg Sound near Svendborg, Denmark. The vessel was able to be refloated with the aid of a tug during the high tide later the same day. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The Vestvind was en route to Svendborg from Mariager.
The assessment of Shell’s Kulluk drillship continued today as calmer weather conditions allowed a recovery team to board the grounded vessel for a second time to continue a detailed evaluation of its condition. The recovery team again spent several hours onboard and was able to reconfirm the Kulluk is firmly aground and is stable.
The ro-ro ferry Zamboanga went aground near Dumaguete City, Philippines. The Zamboanga was approaching the port when its engine failed. The vessel was pushed into shallow waters by the strong winds and choppy seas of a tropical depression. The Coast Guard were quickly alerted and sent personnel to the scene. The Coast Guardsmen rigged lines to the liferafts and safely landed all 228 passengers on board. Authorities suspended vessel operations in the areas affected by the tropical depression.
