On December 8, the 107 meter long, 9231 dwt cargo vessel Ocean Voyager ran aground off Storegrunnen Lighthouse near Drøbak, Norway. The Ocean Voyager had suffered a mechanical fault and drifted aground while proceeding to Oslo. The crew requested assistance with multiple tugs responding. A few hours later with the rising tide, the tugs were able to refloat the Ocean Voyager and proceeded to Oslo. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
The 378 dwt coaster cargo vessel Yicel ran aground near Limon, Costa Rica. The small cargo vessel had suffered a leak with the pumps on board were unable to control the water ingress. The master decided to beach the Yicel before the cargo vessel sank. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Reports state the vessel will make repairs and be towed to the nearest port for surveys.
The 76 meter long cargo vessel Fukuyoshi Maru No. 1 allided with the breakwater at Taketoyo, Honshu, Japan. The vessel had made a navigational error with the bow striking the breakwater. The Fukuyoshi Maru No. 1 sustained damage to its bow and the breakwater suffered damage. No reports of injuries.
Authorities were able to pull the Fukuyoshi Maru No. 1 free some five hours later. The vessel proceeded to berth in Taketoyo where it will undergo surveys.