The 168 meter long, 26591 dwt bulk freighter Voyager K went aground while attempting to berth in Chittagong, Bangladesh. The Voyager K had arrived from Russia with 22,000 tons of wheat and remained at the outer anchorage. The port authority attempted to berth the vessel, but the tide had receded and the Voyager K became stuck in the river. Authorities state the vessel was expected to refloat itself on the following rising tide. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 935 dwt fishing processing vessel Planeta caught fire while berthed at Seroglazka Harbor, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy, Russia. Local firefighters were alerted and they were able to extinguish the blaze a few hours later. The fire burned a section of the vessel damaging cables and packing materials. No reports of injuries.
The fishing vessel Nat went aground near Yaquina Bay off Newport, Oregon. The crabbing boat had gone nearly ashore with the vessel just 50 yards offshore. The crew sent out a distress call before all three crew on board abandoned ship and swam ashore. The crew were later treated for possible hypothermia. Authorities state there was 700 gallons of diesel fuel on board, but no pollution was released. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. The cause of the grounding was not reported.
