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.
The 160 meter long self-propelled barge Trias Obelix ran aground on the Waal River near Nijmegen, Netherlands. The Trias Obelix had struck bottom to the low water level of the river. When the vessel attempted to free itself, the river current pulled the barge perpendicular to the river. The crew was able to drop anchor and turn the vessel around . No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.