Incident Overview:
A grounding incident involving the research vessel OCEAN SURVEYOR occurred near Stockholm Archipelago (southeast of Möja) on August 17, 2026, according to Swedish maritime authorities. The vessel ran aground during transit toward Stockholm, causing localized hull intake without severe risk of sinking.
Incident Timeline:
- August 16, 2026 (01:00 Local Time): OCEAN SURVEYOR ran aground southeast of Möja while en route to Stockholm. All 12 crew members onboard were confirmed unharmed.
- August 16, 2026 (Midday): The vessel was pulled free and safely anchored nearby, where Coast Guard divers inspected the damage.
- August 17, 2026 (01:58 UTC): Following authorization, OCEAN SURVEYOR arrived safely at port in Stockholm under continuous monitoring.
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