The 146 meter long, 12985 dwt container ship Capitaine Tasman went aground near the entrance to the harbour at Suva, Fiji. The Capitaine Tasman had been at anchor as a cyclone passed over the island. The container ship’s anchors began to drag until the vessel had run aground. No reports of injuries. Reports state the Capitaine Tasman continued to be pounded by the rough seas causing some water ingress. No further details reported.
The 116 meter long freighter, 5269 gt bulk freighter Yi He 6 Hao went aground near Ningbo, China. After the grounding, the vessel sank a short time later. The crew was safely rescued by the Coast Guard. No reports of injuries. Reports state that a salvage attempt is underway with the freighter.
The 101 meter long, 7121 dwt freighter Clipper Falcon went aground entering the port of Ijmuiden, Netherlands. The vessel was quickly refloated by the aid of several tugs. No reports of injuires, damage or pollution.
