On the morning of 16 August 2012, the container ship VEGA SAGITTARIUS departed from the port of Nuuk, Greenland, heading for Aasiaat in the north-western part of Greenland.
Approximately one hour after departure, the watch keeping officer changed course in order to avoid drifting ice ahead and shortly after, the ship ran aground on a submerged rock by the entrance to Godthåbsfjorden.
After extensive salvage work the ship was refloated on 29 August 2012 at 0532 and safely brought alongside in Nuuk.
VEGA SAGITTARIUS - Grounding on 16 August 2012
16-08-2012