The 112 meter long LPG Tanker Blue Dream went aground in the Aegean Sea near Kos Island, Greece. The Blude Dream was en route to Suez from Kerch, Ukraine when it grounded. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The tanker was able to refloat itself and proceeded to Kos to be inspected.
The 88 meter long, 900 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Gulen allided with the quay at Hella, Norway. The ferry struck the pier resulting in a small hole in the hull. No reports of injuries to the 17 passengers on board. The vessel was pulled out of service for repairs.
The fishing vessel Daiki Maru 7 went ashore in Apra Harbor, Guam. The fishing vessel had suffered water ingress and was in danger of sinking when the vessel struck the offshore reef capsizing onto it’s port side. The 10 crewmen on board requested assistance with 2 US Naval helicopter responding. All 10 crewmen were hoisted to safety. No reports of injuries. Divers inspected the hull to ensure fuel vents were closed. A few days later authorities removed hazardous materials including the vessel’s batteries to minimize the environmental impact. No details were reported on a salvage plan to remove the vessel.
