The 76 meter long cargo vessel Suledrott ran aground off Telemark, Norway. The Suledrott was headed to Kragerø from Tønsberg in ballast to pick up a cargo of stone when it suffered a power blackout. The cargo vessel drifted onto the rocks. With some assistance, the Suledrott was refloated a short time later. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. Divers were requested to conduct an underwater survey.
On June 28, the 77 meter long, 2091 dwt tanker Freyja ran aground at Svartskjæret off Florø, Norway. The Freyja was proceeding in ballast when it ran aground near where the vessel Ingvild had run aground the day before. Tugs were dispatched and pulled the Freyja free the following day. No reports of injuries to the 11 crew, damage or pollution released. The Freyja proceeded to Florø for inspection.
The 99 meter long, 4418 dwt cargo vessel Ingvild ran aground near Florø, Norway. The vessel had been proceeding at full speed when it ran into the shallows. A tug was dispatched and was able to pull the Ingvild free a few hours later. No reports of injuries to the 15 crew, damage or pollution released. Local reports state many vessels have run aground in the area before.