The 138 meter long, 4903 dwt cargo vessel Svetoslava ran aground on the Don River off the port of Azov, Russia. The Svetoslava had slowed down to avoid a collision with another vessel when it was pulled by the current into shallow water. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The Svetoslava was en route to Rostov-on-Don with a cargo of grain.
The 56 meter, 336 dwt survey vessel Gipanis ran aground in the first Kuril Strait while en route to Petropavlovsk from Severo-Kurilsk. The Gipanis had stranded by the bow, but was able to refloat itself a short time later. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 88 meter long , 3002 dwt cargo vessel Rix Alliance ran aground off the port of Wolgast, Germany. The Rix Alliance was attempting to pass by the stranded Samia B at the entrance of the Peene River when it ran aground. The cargo vessel was able to refloat itself a short time later and proceeded to Peenemünde to be inspected. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. Reports state the grounding was due to a navigational error.