On February 3, the 65 meter long,1241 dwt cargo vessel Tallas ran aground off Zeytinburnu, Turkey. The Tallas was unmanned and at anchored in the Marmara Sea when a storm caused its anchor to drag. Strong winds pushed the Tallas ashore. No injuries and no pollution released. Reports state the vessel had no fuel on board at the time.
The 87 meter long, 3723 dwt cargo vessel Rix Partner ran aground in the Masned Sound off Vordingborg, Denmark. The Rix Partner was en route to Vordingborg from Avedore when the currents pulled the Rix Partner onto a mud bank. The Rix Partner requested a tug which was able to refloat the cargo vessel a few hours later. The Rix Partner proceeded to Masnedø where it was to undergo surveys for damage. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
On January 26, the 90 meter long cargo vessel Frakt Fjord ran aground in the Kolding Fjord just outside Kolding, Denmark. The vessel was being piloted into the harbor when it ran aground just outside the fairway. A tug was dispatched to the scene after initial attempts to refloat the Frakt Fjord had failed. No reports of injuries.
Reports state another attempt to refloat the Frakt Fjord will be done on the next high tide. The Frakt Fjord had sailed from Norway with a cargo of gravel and sand bound for Kolding. Authorities are monitoring the situation and have reported there is no signs of hull damage or pollution released.