The 88 meter long, 3041 dwt cargo vessel Bienville ran aground on the Ouse River off Old Goole. The Bienville was headed to Goole with a cargo of lumber from Riga when dropped anchor waiting for improved condition when it ran aground. Three tugs were dispatched to refloat the Bienville on the rising tide. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 82 meter long, 1720 dwt cargo vessel Celtica Hav caught fire outside Aberdeen Harbour. The Celtica Hav was underway from Aberdeen with a cargo of malted barley when smoke was spotted coming from the cargo hold. The RNLI lifeboat was alerted and escorted the Celtica Hav back into the harbour. Three local fire brigades were standing by on a quay to extinguish the smoldering fire. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
