The 114 meter long, 3147 dwt freighter Pavel Grabovskiy went aground just oustide the port of Azov, Russia in the Azov Sea. The vessel was departing the port loaded with a cargo of wheat when it grounded. No reports of injures to the 14 crew and no pollution was released.
The 70 meter long, 1607 dwt freighter Anafarta went aground on the Black Sea near Riva, Turkey. The Anafarta was approaching the entrance to the Bosphorus when the vessel reported it had suffered water ingress and was in danger of sinking. The Anafarta was intentionally driven ashore to avoid sinking. No reports of injuries and no pollution was released. Authorities were notified and dispatched vessels to the scene. Nine of the 12 crew on board abandoned ship and were later taken to Istanbul. The Captain, Chief Engineer and another crewman remained on the vessel awaiting instructions from the ship’s owner.
The 137 meter long, 10750 dwt freighter Eeemsborg went aground on the St. Lawrence River just pass Crossover Island, New York. The Eeemsborg had suffered a power black out before going aground outside the navigation channel. No reports of injuries or pollution released.