The 140 meter long, 6207 dwt freighter Konosha went aground in the Kerch Strait near Takyl Cape, Ukraine. No injuries, damage or pollution released. Two tugs from the Ukraine were contracted to refloat the vessel. The Konosha was proceeding to Trabzon, Turkey from Eysk, Russia with coal. The cause of the grounding was not reported.
The 137 meter long freighter Fortunagracht allided while entering the Kiel Canal at Brunsbüttel, Germany. The Fortunagracht was attempting to enter the lock when it struck against the lock wall. The vessel suffered 10 meter long dent along its port side. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The water police launched an investigation into the incident. The Fortunagracht was allowed to proceed on to Sundsvall.
The 138 meter long, 5027 dwt freighter Pryazha became stranded in the Dardanelles Strait near Gelibolu, Turkey. The vessel was en route to Mersin from Azov when it went aground. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The master of the Pryazha was able to refloat the vessel and proceeded to a nearby anchorage. The cause of the grounding was not reported.
