The 229 meter long, 81,688 dwt bulk carrier Ever Grand ran aground in Brake, Germany. The Ever Grand had arrived from Aratu with 60,000 tons of soy pellets when it became stuck at the south pier. Two tugs were unable to refloat the bulk carrier initially, but were successful when the tide returned. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 190 meter long, 56,050 dwt bulk carrier Great Amity ran aground on the Parana River off Ramallo, Buenos Aires, Argentina. The Great Amity was heading down river from San Lorenzo loaded with cargo bound for Brazil when it became stuck on a mud bank. Several tugs were dispatched to the scene to assist refloating the bulker. Later the same day, the Great Amity was refloated and proceeded to Rosario. Authorities inspected the vessel and allowed to continue on its voyage. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 190 meter long, 56,899 dwt bulk carrier Sofia ran aground in Paranagua Bay off Paranagua, Brazil. The Sofia was departing from Paranagua en route to Santos when the bulk carrier suffered a mechanical failure and drifted aground. The vessel was refloated a few hours later and proceeded to an anchorage off Paranagua. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.