On July 19, the 122 meter long cargo vessel Myrte ran aground off Sluiskil, Netherlands. The Myrte was en route to Ghent from Tornio when it veered off course on the Ghent-Terneuzen Canal. Tugs were dispatched and pulled the Myrte free a short time later. The Myrte proceeded to Ghent where it berthed and inspected for damage. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
The 125 meter long, 12313 dwt cargo vessel CSC Zhi Hai caught fire while berthed at Changshu, Shanghai, China. A fire started in the cargo hold containing paper pulp. The crew activated the fire suppression system before evacuating the vessel. The carbon dioxide system suppressed the fire in the hold keeping it from spreading further. Authorities waited until the hull had cooled down before inspecting the vessel. No reports of injuries.
The 98 meter long, 4678 dwt cargo vessel Kapitan Yakovlev ran aground near St. Petersburg, Russia. The Kapitan Yakovlev was headed for the terminal in Kronshtadt to unload its cargo of 4200 tons of steel when struck bottom. Unable to refloat itself, the cargo vessel requested assistance. A tug was dispatched and was able to refloat the Kapitan Yakovlev a short time later. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.