On February 11, the 82 meter long, 1720 dwt cargo vessel Danica Hav ran aground on the Ouse River near Goole, England. The Danica Hav was just off the Goole South Pier when it ran aground. The cargo ship remained aground until the next morning when it was refloated. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. Reports state the Danica Hav was able leave Goole bound for Rotterdam.
The 88 meter long, 3697 dwt cargo vessel Jorvik ran aground on the Ouse River while en route to Goole, Yorkshire, England. The Jorvik had become stuck on a mud bank. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 75 meter long, 2386 dwt cargo vessel Islay Trader ran aground near Margate Harbour, Kent, England. The Islay Trader loaded with a cargo of broken glass had dragged its anchor during the early morning hours. The cargo vessel drifted ashore ended up just 30 meters off the shoreline. No reports of injuries to the 6 crew on board.
Authorities were alerted who arrived on scene a short time later. An inspection found the vessel’s hull was undamaged and no fuel was released. The owners of the Islay Trader coordinated with the Dover Coastguard to salvage the vessel. A tug arrived on scene and was able to refloat the Islay Trader on the rising tide. The Islay Trader proceeded on its voyage to Antwerp.
