The 105 meter long, 5701 dwt tanker Filyoz ran aground on the Uruguay River near Concepción del Uruguay, Argentina. The Filyoz had departed from La Plata when it had veered off the main fairway and ran aground. Tugs were dispatched to free the tanker and were to arrive on scene a few days later. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 77 foot long fishing vessel AMG ran aground along Ormond Beach, Florida. The shrimping vessel had been at anchor when its anchor line parted and drifted ashore. No reports of injuries. The crew attempted to refloat the vessel, but the AMG couldn’t pass over the sandbar. A tug was dispatched from Jacksonville to help free the vessel.
The 79 meter long, 2972 dwt cargo vessel Marina went aground in Tokyo Bay at Kawasaki, Japan. The Marina had been at anchor when strong winds from Typhoon Trami caused the anchor to drag. Before the 12 crew on board could start the main engine, the Marina was blown ashore onto the breakwater.
The 12 crew were able to abandon ship and safely reached the shore without injury. Reports state the Marina sustained hull damage and some oil pollution had been released.
