The 88 meter long, 3720 dwt freighter Falkbris went aground near Steinsundholmen, Norway. The freighter had run onto the rocks damaging its bow. Two crewmen were injured during the incident. The vessel was able to be refloated and continued under its own power to Bergen. Authorities state alcohol was not a factor in the grounding. The authorities are conducting an investigation into the incident.
The 135 meter long self-propelled barge Trifels went aground on the Rhine River near Linkenheim, Germany. The Trifels had veered off course and struck a submerged crib. No reports of injuries to the four crew on board. Another vessel was able to attach a towline and pulled the Trifels free the next day. The Trifels was able to continue on to Karslruhe under its own power. Reports state the grounding was due to human error.
The 278 meter long, 68263 dwt container ship Hanjin Geneva went aground at Port Rupert, British Columbia, Canada. The container ship was forced to alter its course to avoid a collision with a fishing vessel. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The Hanjin Geneva was refloated on the next high tide and proceeded to its berth in port where it will be inspected for damage.
