Fishing Vessel Aground
A fishing vessel went aground near Bengre, Mangalore, India. The vessel lost control while crossing over a bar at the mouth of the Venkatapur River before going ashore. All the crew on board abandoned ship and swam safely to shore. The vessel sustained severe damage to its hull. Reports state the fishing vessel was heading back to port do to rough weather.
Straumvik
The 50 meter long, 593 dwt freighter Traumvik went aground near Finnsnesrenna, Norway. The freighter suffered hull damage with a ballast tank holed. A tug was dispatched from Tromsø which pulled the MS Traumvik free. Both vessels proceeded to Harstad. No injuries reported or pollution released.