On July 19, the 122 meter long cargo vessel Myrte ran aground off Sluiskil, Netherlands. The Myrte was en route to Ghent from Tornio when it veered off course on the Ghent-Terneuzen Canal. Tugs were dispatched and pulled the Myrte free a short time later. The Myrte proceeded to Ghent where it berthed and inspected for damage. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
The 98 meter long, 4678 dwt cargo vessel Kapitan Yakovlev ran aground near St. Petersburg, Russia. The Kapitan Yakovlev was headed for the terminal in Kronshtadt to unload its cargo of 4200 tons of steel when struck bottom. Unable to refloat itself, the cargo vessel requested assistance. A tug was dispatched and was able to refloat the Kapitan Yakovlev a short time later. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 20 meter long former fishing vessel Langeland 1 ran aground near Wischafen, Germany. The Langeland 1 was headed to Hamburg from Kiel when it grounded on the receding tide. After the grounding, the vessel suffered a list and nearly capsized. Authorities were alerted and secured the vessel with lines to keep it upright while booms were placed around the hull in case of any pollution released.
Later on the incoming tide, the Langeland 1 suffered water ingress which had to be controlled by additional dewatering pumps. With the rising tide, authorities were able to refloat the Langeland 1 and tow it to a berth in Wischafen.
