The 43 meter long fishing vessel Plutonas ran aground in the Gisundet, Norway. The trawler had touch bottom several times before going hard aground outside the fairway. As the tide receded, the vessel developed a list to port. No reports of injuries. The local police proceed to investigate the cause of the grounding.
The 16 meter long tugboat Lismore went ashore on Fisherman’s Beach on Great Keppel Island, Australia. The vessel was blown ashore by strong winds onto the beach. No reports of injuries. The Lismore was later refloated on the following high tide. No reports of damage or pollution released.
The 107 meter long ro-ro cargo vessel Norrland ran aground along the shore Kinsarvik, Norway. The Norrland was en route to Boliden Odda from Haugesund with 12 crew when it ran ashore. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The Norrland ran aground during high tide and will require a tug to refloat the vessel. Reports state divers will inspect the hull for damage. The cause of the grounding was not reported.
