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Aground Off Ventura Harbor

Aground Off Ventura Harbor

Ventura Harbor
Photo: USCG

On the afternoon of May 25, a 40 foot long fishing vessel (name not disclosed) ran aground near the mouth of the Santa Clara River just outside Ventura Harbor, California. The fishing vessel had run ashore just off the beach for an undisclosed reason.  The Ventura Harbor Patrol was contacted and dispatched a rescue boat to the scene. The three crew on board the fishing vessel were safely rescued. Reports state the crew had already contacted a company to start salvage operations.

Authorities have stated the incident is under investigation. There have been no reports of any pollution released from the incident. The Coast Guard reported the fishing vessel was later towed to a nearby boatyard.

 

Stuck at Rumst

Stuck at Rumst

Nautica
Photo: hln.be

On May 22, the 67 meter long self-propelled barge Swette (MMSI: 244740259) and the 48 meter long self-propelled barge Nautica (MMSI: 205500090) ran aground at the confluence of the Nete and Rupel Rivers in Rumst, Belgium. The two vessels had become stuck due to low water levels. One vessel was firmly stuck on a bank while the other was stuck by the stern. The water police was alerted to the situation.

Swette
Photo: hln.be

Reports state the local authority was aware of the sandbank and had asked for a buoy to mark it’s location. They also stated that vessels have run aground regularly in the area. There were no reports of injuries or pollution released.

Frigg Sydfyen

Frigg Sydfyen

Frigg Sydfyen
Photo: tvsyd.dk

On the morning of May 22, the 70 meter long, 450 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Frigg Sydfyen (IMO: 8222824) ran around on the Baltic Sea at Bøjden, Denmark. The ferry had departed from Bøjden with 50 passengers when it blown off course by strong winds and grounded onto a sandbar near the pier.  The pilot boat attempted to pull the ferry free, but the vessel was firmly stuck. A tug was dispatched from Svendborg to refloat the Frigg Sydfyen.

Passengers remained on board for another 8 hours before they would be safely taken back ashore. No reports of injuries or pollution released.