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Frigate Aground

Frigate Aground

Map of the Spratly Islands.
Map of the Spratly Islands. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

The Chinese Navy Jianghu class frigate No. 560 ran aground in the South China Sea on Half Moon Shoal off the Spratly Islands.  The frigate was stuck fast and was unable to free itself.  The vessel was on patrol in the disputed waters when it struck the shoal.  The Chinese authorities have stated that the no one was injured and that salvage operations were being conducted.

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Polargirl

Polargirl

Photo: Ole Åsheim

The 39 meter long, 340 gt passenger ship Polargirl went aground off Spitsbergen near Grumant, Norway.   The Polargirl was on schedule voyage between Longyearbyen and Barentsburg with 28 passengers and 5 crew when it ran aground.  The passengers were safely evacuated to shore and were returned to Longyearbyen by helicopter.  No reports of injuries.  Reports state the vessel did not suffer any water ingress and was in little risk of danger as weather conditions were good.

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