The 19 meter long tugboat TB Chief became disabled off Grovfjord, Norway. The tugboat had its propeller wrapped around a rope as it was attempting to tow salmon cages to Grovfjord. No reports of injuries. The tug requested aid and a NSSR lifeboat responded to the scene. A diver remove the rope from the propeller. No reports of damage or pollution released.
The 189 meter long, 53565 dwt bulk carrier Marine Stars ran aground in the Dardanelles near Çanakkale and Kilitbahir, Turkey. The Marine Stars had dropped anchor after suffered engine failure in the narrow section of the Strait. However, the anchor dragged and the vessel drifted aground. No reports of injuries. A tug was dispatched to the scene to help refloat the Marine Stars. No reports of damage or pollution released.
The 63 meter long general cargo vessel Thor Skandia suffered engine failure off Solstrand Quay in Tromsø, Norway. The vessel had gone adrift before the crew was able to drop anchor and request assistance. The tug TB Lupus arrived on scene and took the Thor Skandia under tow. The vessels then proceeded to Solstrand. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.