The 110 meter long self-propelled barge La Mattanza went aground under the Ijssel Bridge at Zutphen, Netherlands. The barge was proceeding under the bridge with a heavy load of stones when it grounded. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The La Mattanza was later refloated later the same day aided by another barge. Reports state the cause of the grounding was due to the low water level at the time.
The passenger ship Jadestar went aground off Basilian near Tabiawan, Philippines. The Jadestar was en route to Zamboanga with 63 passengers and crew when it grounded in shallow water only a hundred meters off shore. The vessel requested assistance from the Philippine authorities who dispatched small military boats to the scene. The boats were able to bring passengers and cargo ashore. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution. Reports state there was some panic among the passengers when the vessel’s engines stopped and conditions worsened.
The small passenger and cycle chain-ferry, called locally as a Floating Bridge, ran aground while operating between East and West Cowes on the Isle of Wight. The chain-ferry was delayed docking while the tide was going out. The chain-ferry was left high and dry. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Reports state the delay was due to a towed bus becoming stuck and blocked the carriageway.
