The 158 meter long, 14483 dwt container ship Perseus ran aground at the entrance of the harbour of Torshavn, Faroe Islands. Two tugs were dispatched to the scene and were able to refloat the Perseus the same day. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The Perseus departed the following day bound for Reykjavik.
On May 30, the 89 meter long, 2754 dwt tanker Roschem 2 ran aground on the Don River near the 3128 km mark while headed to Kavkaz from Samara. The crew was unable to free the tanker and requested assistance. Two tugs were dispatched and were able to free the Roschem 2 later the same day. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. Authorities have launched an investigation into the grounding.
The 199 meter long, 63046 dwt bulk carrier Sarocha Naree ran aground off Bald Head Island, Cape Fear River, North Carolina. The Sarocha Naree had departed from Wilmington heading out to sea when it grounded in the estuary at low tide. Two tugs were dispatched and were able to refloat the Sarocha Naree on the rising tide. The bulk carrier proceeded to a nearby anchorage for surveys. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
