The 84 meter long, 2958 dwt freighter Lona went aground near Risholmen, Denmark. The Lona was approaching the dock in high winds when it was blown off course. A tug was requested and refloated the freighter which was taken to a nearby quay. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. Authorities have launched an investigation to the incident. The Lona was en route to Gothenburg from Copenhagen.
The 76 meter long, 1837 dwt freighter Suledrott went aground near Bøfjord, Norway. The Suledrott had become stuck on a rock causing damage to the hull. A small hole in the bow allowed some water ingress, but the vessel was able to control the flooding. The Suledrott contacted the Rescue Coordination Center who dispatched a NSSR lifeboat to the scene. With the rising tide, the NSSR lifeboat was able to refloat the Suledrott. The vessels proceeded to Torvika where the Suledrott berthed. No reports of injuries to the five crew on board and no pollution was released.
The tug Arabella and an 100 foot long barge went aground near a jetty in Ponce Inlet, Florida. The tug and barge were approaching near the jetty when the tug lost power allowing the vessels to run aground onto the rocks. The crew of the Arabella contacted the Coast Guard who dispatched to rescue boats to the scene. The rescue boats pulled both the Arabella and the barge free. No injuries and no pollution released.
