General cargo vessel SHUYA ran aground in Elbe estuary, northwest of Cuxhaven, in the evening July 3, with 4000 tons of salt on board, bound for Fredericia, Denmark. Vessel ran aground shortly after pilot boarded her. So far, all attempts to refloat SHUYA failed, as of 1330 UTC July 4 she’s still aground. No reports on damages. Salvage under way, coordinated by Cuxhaven maritime authorities.
On Apr 18 this year, SHUYA allided with quay and a Dutch vessel while sifting berth at Brake, Weser.
