The 116 meter long, 3337 dwt cargo vessel Amur 2527 ran aground in the Black Sea entering the port of Samsun, Turkey. The vessel was arriving from Eysk with a cargo of wheat when it went off course and stranded just within the breakwater. The Amur 2527 was later refloated with the aid of tugs and proceeded into the harbour. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The reason for the grounding was not reported.
The 656 foot long, 36563 dwt bulk carrier Federal Rideau ran aground in Lake St. Clair near the entrance to the Detroi River. The Federal Rideau was downbound heading to Montreal with 22672 tons of wheat when it suffered a steering failure and ran onto a mud bank. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. Initial attempts to refloat the bulk carrier with two tugs failed. Another attempt with a total of five tugs was to be attempted on the following day. Authorities reported that Federal Rideau is partially blocking the channel, but traffic was still open.
The 225 meter long, 75331 dwt bulk carrier Anastasia allided while mooring in Rostock, Germany. The Anastasia struck a grain elevator causing damage to the elevator. The Anastasia had suffered slight damage to its foreship. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Reports state the vessel had a pilot on board at the time and a tug was assisting the mooring operation.