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USNS Sgt. Matej Kocak

USNS Sgt. Matej Kocak

Matej Kocak
Photo: US Navy

The 821 foot long. 24460 dwt logistics US Naval Vessel Sgt. Matej Kocak ran aground offf Uruma, Okinawa.  The container vessel stranded on a coral reef and was unable to refloat itself on the following high tide. Tugs were dispatched to help stabilized the vessel.  No reports of injuries to the 131 persons on board.  Reports state the vesssel hull had no damage and no pollution was released.