Lismore

Lismore

Lismore
Photo: themorningbulletin.com.au

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.

Norrland

Norrland

Norrland
Photo: nrk.no

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.

Norrland
Photo: nrk.no
Flying Dutchman

Flying Dutchman

Flying Dutchman
Photo: RNLI

The 2-masted sailing vessel Flying Dutchman ran aground in Oban Bay. The Flying Dutchman had run aground during low tide on a reef locally known as “The Scrat”.  The RNLI lifeboat responded to the scene and help disembark the passengers safely. The Flying Dutchman later refloated on the rising tide and was towed by the lifeboat to the pier in Oban.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution.