The 119 meter long, 3373 dwt bulk carrier Viscount ran aground on the Volga River near Astrakhan, Russia. The Viscount loaded with metal had veered into the shallows and ran upon a mud bank. The cargo vessel failed to refloat itself and requested assistance. No reports of injuries to the 10 crew, damage or pollution released. The owners has arrange to have a salvage company to refloat the vessel. Reports state that authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
The 75 meter long supply vessel Strilborg ran aground off Finnsnsesrenna, Norway. The Strilborg had made a navigation error and veered out of the fairway and ran aground. The vessel requested assistance with a Coastguard vessel and tug responding. Both vessels were able to refloat the Strilborg on the following high tide. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 60 meter long fishing vessel Kapitan Naumov ran aground near Tønsnes, Norway. The Kapitan Naumov was bound for Eemshaven when it ran up onto a reef. Authorities were notified that vessel was aground and dispatched a police patrol boat to the scene. The police found the master of the Kapitan Naumov was under the influence of alcohol and was detained. The Kapitan Naumov was later refloated and proceeded under its own power to Breivika. No reports of damage or pollution released.