Port Olya 3

Port Olya 3

Port Olya 3

The 123 meter long, 5185 dwt cargo vessel Port Olya 3  ran aground in the Caspian Sea off Lagan, Russia. The Port Olya 3 was proceeding from Iran with a cargo of mill cake and containers for Olya on the Volga River when it suffered steering gear failure and ran aground off the shore near the canal entrance.  The cargo vessel was unable to refloat itself and requested assistance from local authorities.  Authorities inspected the vessel for damage and will expect the vessel to be refloated the following day. No report of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Lærdal

Lærdal

Lærdal
Photo: firda.no

The 80 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Lærdal ran aground on the Sogne Fjord off Dragsvik, Norway. The ferry had suffered a malfunction while attempting to berth causing the Lærdal to veer off and run aground.  No reports of injuries to the 7 persons on board. Another ferry arrived a short time later and pulled the Lærdal free. The Lærdal proceeded to dock in Dragsvik and  began inspection for damage.

 

Lady Mary Joy 1

Lady Mary Joy 1

Lady Mary Joy 1
Photo: newsmaritime.com

The 57 meter long passenger cargo vessel Lady Mary Joy 1 ran aground in the Sulu Sea off Pampat Point, Bongao Island, Philippines  The Lady Mary Joy 1 was en route to Bongao Island with 308 passengers from Zamboanga when it ran onto the rocks after a navigation error. The vessel was unable to refloat itself and requested assistance. Several rescue boats arrived on scene and evacuated all the passengers to shore. No reports of injuries.  Authorities have stated the vessel may have suffered hull damage, but no reports of pollution released.