The 50 meter long dredger Tinganes went aground near Molde, Norway. The dredger was underway with the master at the helm when he fell asleep. The vessel continued until it ran onto the beach high and dry. No reports of injuries to the four crew on board. The crew was able to refloat the vessel and continued to Vestnesstraumen where the hull to be inspected by divers. No reports of pollution being released. Reports state alcohol was not a factor in the grounding.
The small coaster freighter Eva Jocelyn was driven ashore at Tacloban, Philippines. The vessel was driven high and dry by the strong winds and high waves from typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda). No reports of injuries.
The 180 meter long, 33717 dwt bulk freighter Eleni collided with the 162 meter long, 18181 dwt container ship Heung-A Dragon off Vung Tao, Vietnam. The Eleni sliced into the port side of the Heung-A Dragon which quickly flooded, listed over and sank. The 19 crew on the boxship were later rescued and taken to Vung Tau. Reports state that 16 containers were recovered when they were lost overboard. The Eleni was detained by authorities while an investigation continues into the incident. No reports of injuries.
