On December 23, the sailing yacht Polonus ran aground along the shores of King George Island, Antarctica. The yacht with its four crew were rescued by an Argentinian patrol boat and taken to the nearby Polish polar station. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The yacht had made a trip to a nearby bay and dropped anchor when a sudden squall struck. Reports state the vessel will be pulled free within a week or two.
The 87 meter long, 940 dwt ro-ro ferry Evia Star collided with a yacht near the port of Marmari, Greece. The ferry loaded with 57 passengers and vehicles was departing for a scheduled voyage to Rafina when it struck the sailboat. The sailboat suffered damage to its mast while the Evia Star was undamaged. No reports of injuries. The Coast Guard dispatched a rescue boat to tow the yacht back to Marmari. The Evia Star proceeded back to Marmari to be surveyed, but was later able to continue on its voyage.
The 80 meter long, 2300 dwt freighter Lezhevo struck the yacht Huglo in the Kiel Canal near Schulp, Germany. The Lezhevo suffered no damage, but the yacht suffered extensive damage. No reports of injuries on either vessel. The Lezhevo was headed to Bornholmgat from Bilbao. Reports state the Huglo was able to stay afloat and safely reached Rendsburg.
