The 3774 dwt freighter Vectis Isle ran aground off the island of Kefallos, Greece. The Vectis Isle was able to refloat itself the same day. No report of damage or pollution being released. The freighter proceeded to Amfilochia with a tug escort. The vessel will be detained until it can be inspected. The Vectis Isle was scheduled to sail from the Ionian Sea for Amfilochia, Greece.
The former Brasilian Navy vessel Ary Parreiras G21 sank off the south coast of Peloponnese, Greece. The naval vessel was under tow of the tug Istan Bull when it started to take on water. The water ingress could not be stopped and the Ary Parreiras G21 sank. The condition of the vessel was poor as it was being taken to the shipbreakers in Turkey. No reports of injuries.
The 9,500 dwt freighter Socol 3 was reported disabled in the Aegean Sea off Kea Island, Greece. The vessel suffered a mechanical failure while bound for Venezuela with general cargo including explosives. Authorities on Kea Island denied Socol 3 to the harbor until a survey could be carried out. The Socol-3 was towed to Lavrion, Greece for repairs. No reports of injuries or pollution being released.
