On September 28, the 39.5 meter long passenger ship Schwerin (MMSI: 218027930) ran aground on Lake Schwerin near Leezen, Germany. The vessel was on a cruise with 50 persons on board when wind caused the vessel to drift towards the shore and onto a sandbar. The passenger ship was unable to free itself and requested a tug. A few hours later the tug arrived and was able to free the Schwerin. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The Schwerin proceeded under its own power to a pier in Schwerin.
On September 23, the 208 meter long United States Navy oiler/auxiliary ship USNS Big Horn (IMO: 8812162) ran aground in the Arabian Sea off the coast of Oman. The single hulled vessel sustained hull damage including water ingress and damage to its rudder. Reports state the vessel was at anchor awaiting a tow to Dubai for repairs.
No reports of injuries. No details provided if any pollution was released.
Photo: Indonesia Directorate General of Sea Transportation
On the evening of September 21, the 100 meter long, 7748 dwt cargo vessel KM Asia Glory 6 (IMO: 9101572) ran aground in Bima Bay off Benteng Asakota, West Nusa tenggara Province, Indonesia. The Asia Glory 6 had departed from Dili NTT in ballast bound for Bima Port. As the Asia Glory 6 entered the bay, the fishing vessel KM Sabuk Nusantara 49 approached from the port side and was in danger of collision. The bulk carrier veered to starboard to avoid the collision, but ended up running high and dry on the shore. No reports of injuries for 20 crew on board the Asia Glory 6.
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Authorities were alerted and dispatched a team to the scene to conduct an investigation. The bulker was inspected and found minor damage on a ballast tank and was allowed to proceed. The bulker planned to be refloated on the next high tide and proceed to Bima. No reports of any pollution released.
Photo: Indonesia Directorate General of Sea Transportation
Photo: Indonesia Directorate General of Sea Transportation
