The 56 meter, 336 dwt survey vessel Gipanis ran aground in the first Kuril Strait while en route to Petropavlovsk from Severo-Kurilsk. The Gipanis had stranded by the bow, but was able to refloat itself a short time later. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
On January 25, the 11 meter long survey vessel Sara Maatje XVI sank at Brejning Harbour, Denmark. Authorities responded the following day and lifted the survey vessel from the bottom using a crane. No reports of injuries. The cause of the sinking was not yet known.
The 52 meter long, 945 dwt survey vessel Seaprobe sank in the Gulf of Mexico near Mobile, Alabama. The vessel suffered uncontrolled water ingress and a distress call was sent out. The Coast Guard dispatched a helicopter to the scene. All 12 crew were rescued with several survivors suffering only minor injuries. No further details reported.
