The 290 meter long, 174725 dwt bulk freighter Aquafortune went aground in the Black Sea near Zonguldak, Turkey. The Aquafortune was maneuvering to enter the port when it ran aground into shallow water. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. Authorities report the vessel is being inspected by divers and will be salvaged later. The Aquafortune was en route to Zonguldak from South Africa with 150,000 tons of coal.
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 18 meter long towboat Martha T went aground in the Horn Island Pass near Petit Bois Island, Alabama. The Martha T was pushing two empty barges when it went aground. No reports of injuries to the 5 crew men on board and no pollution was released. The Coast Guard responded to the scene and delivered a dewatering pump to control any flooding. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
