The 33 meter long, 47 dwt ferry Heikendorf ran aground near Kiel, Germany. The ferry was approaching a pier at Friedrichsort when it suffered a technical fault allowing the vessel to run aground onto a sandbar. The 75 passengers on board were transferred to another ferry. A tug was able to refloat the Heikendorf and towed it to Kiel to be inspected. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 46 meter long, 710 dwt freighter Cap Saint Georges went aground near Ziguinchor, Senegal. No further details reported.
The fishing vessel Barrier Star ran aground on Big Stevens Reef near Mackay, Australia. The trawler with six persons on board quickly contacted authorities for assistance. A rescue vessel from the VMR along with a rescue helicopter were dispatched to the scene. When rescuers reached the Barrier Star a few hours later, the crew had already refloated the fishing vessel. No reports of injuries or pollution being released. Reports state the trawler was taken under tow back to Mackay.
