On July 22, the 190 meter long bulk carrier Efi Theo ran aground in the port of Klaipeda, Lithuania. The Efi Theo had suffered engine failure and went adrift until it went aground. Three tugs were dispatched and were able to refloat the Efi Theo. The bulk carrier was taken back to Klaipeda. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
On July 21, Hong Kong authorities reported four cargo vessels in distress off Hong Kong. The 26 meter long Zhong Chuan 19, the 55 meter long Jin Tai Yi 3, the 50 meter long Jia Hang 233 and the 95 meter long Shun Hong Hai 286 were caught in storms off Hong Kong. The vessels became disabled and the crew requested assistance. The Hong Kong Government Flying Service launched aircraft and successfully airlifted all the crew off the four vessels. Some 36 crewmen were safely rescued. No reports of injuries.
The 105 meter long, 6476 dwt cargo vessel Majed & Randy became disabled and struck a villa along the shoreline of the Bosphorus Strait. The Majed & Randy had suffered a rudder malfunction and struck the second floor of the villa. No reports of injuries. Authorities dispatched a tugboat and pilot to assist the disabled Majed & Randy. Reports state traffic was halted during the incident. No reports of pollution released. The Majed & Randy was later towed to Büyükdere. The villa was built in 1860 and well known in Istanbul.
