The 65 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Frisia II ran aground between the island of Juist and Norddeich, Germany. The ferry was proceeding with 650 passengers when it became stuck in the low water level. The Frisia II remained stuck for 12 hours until the rising tide allowed the ferry to be refloated. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 53 meter long ferry Frisia VII went aground off Juist, Germany. The ferry became stuck in the navigation channel due to an extremely low tide. The ferry blocked the entrance to the port until the next day when another vessel was able to pull the Frisia VII free. The Frisia VII was towed into Juist. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 53 meter long, 321 dwt ro-ro ferry Frisia VII went aground near Juist, Germany. The vessel had driven off course by strong winds and became stuck in the surrounding marsh. A lifeboat from the DGzRS arrived on scene, but was unable to pull the Frisia VII free. Later at high tide, the lifeboat was able to pull the ferry free. The vessels proceeded to Juist. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
