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Tundraland

Tundraland

Tundraland

On the early morning of January 7, the 191 meter long, 13800 dwt ro-ro cargo ferry Tundraland (IMO: 9343273) ran aground on the Kiel Canal at Breiholz, Germany. The Tundraland departed from Travemünde to Zeebrugge when it approached the lock at Breiholz.  The cargo vessel would change course and veer into the south embankment of the canal. Even though the Tundraland went aground with some force, the vessel was unharmed with no damage or water ingress. The Tundraland was able to free itself and proceeded under its own power to  Brunsbüttel.

Authorities would detain the Tundraland and conducted an inspection of the cargo vessel. Divers would inspect the hull for damage. The water police launched an investigation into the incident to determine what was the cause for the grounding. There were no reports of injuries or pollution released.

Happy Aras

Happy Aras

Happy Aras
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On January 3, the 94 meter long, 4625 dwt bulk carrier Happy Aras (IMO: 8202965) ran aground in the Black Sea near Cape Zhelezny Rog, Russia. The Happy Aras was en route from Varna to Novorossiysk in ballast when it reported the vessel had gone adrift on January 2. Driven by strong winds and storm conditions, the drifting Happy Aras was blown aground some 30 meters off the shoreline. Damage to the bulk carrier was not disclosed, but the vessel reported suffering from water ingress.

Reports state the 14 crew were rescued and there no reports of injuries. Authorities stated there was no sign of pollution and the incident was being monitored. Booms were placed around the vessel to contain any fuel that might be released.The Happy Aras has recent history of detention due to deficiencies with more than 10 listed in December 2025.

 

 

Arctic Sea

Arctic Sea

FV Arctic Sea

On the early morning of January 5, the 41 meter long, 485 gt fishing vessel Arctic Sea (IMO: 7819216) ran aground in the Bering Sea just off St. George Island, Alaska. The fishing vessel with 9 crew on board had run aground in a gale.  The vessel was stranded a few hundred feet off the high cliffs of the north shore of the island. The Arctic Sea had sustained hull damage with water ingress.  The crew sent out a distress call as conditions worsen with swells reported to between 10 to 20 feet and wind gusts reaching up to 65 knots. The crew donned survival suits and launched the vessel’s life raft preparing to abandon ship if necessary.

Arctic Sea
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The 37 meter long fishing vessel North Sea (IMO: 7915905) responded and stood by to assist as conditions prevented the vessel approaching any closer to the stranded Arctic Sea. MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter aircrew from Cold Bay and an HC-130 Super Hercules crew from Kodiak, and diverted the cutter Alex Haley to the area, according to Ransom The United States Coast Guard dispatched a rescue MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter from Cold Bay assisted by a HC-130 Super Hercules from Kodiak to the scene. The cutter Alex Haley was diverted towards the area.  The MH-60 helicopter would reached the stranded Arctic Sea and was able the hoist all 9 crew safely on board.

Reports state all 9 crew were flown to St. Paul Island where they were met by medical personnel.  No reports of injuries to the crew.