On October 10, the 47 meter long tanker Jianchengyou 26 went aground on the Pearl River off Guishan Island near Dongguan, China. The Jianchengyou 26 had been blown aground during a storm resulting in hull damage. The tanker suffered water ingress and the crew requested assistance. Authorities dispatched a rescue boat to the scene. Three of the five crew were safely evacuated. Two crew elected to remain on board. No further details reported.
The ro-ro passenger Dorena-Hickman ferry became disabled on the Mississippi River at Hickman, Kentucky. The ferry had a cable entangled into its propeller while its scheduled voyage between Dorena, Missouri and Hickman, Kentucky. Divers were requested to clear the cable. Reports state the ferry was able to resume normal schedule afterwards. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
A fishing vessel ran aground off Eyri near Reykjavik, Iceland. The two crew on board were safely taken ashore and the vessel was secured. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The fishing vessel will be refloated on the next high tide.