The bulk carrier Scot Pioneer encountered problems at Teignmouth Harbour on New Year’s Eve (December 31, 2025), running aground on a sandbank shortly after 5 pm while entering the harbour, getting stuck until the next high tide when tugs refloated it early on January 1, 2026, with no reported injuries or pollution.
Key Details of the Incident:
- Date & Time: Approximately 5:25 pm GMT on December 31, 2025.
- Location: Entrance to Teignmouth Harbour, England, on a sandbank about 50 meters offshore.
- Vessel: The 90-meter UK-flagged bulk carrier Scot Pioneer, with eight crew.
- Incident: It ran aground as it tried to enter the port.
- Resolution: Refloated by tugs around 2:00-3:15 am on January 1, 2026, during high tide.
- Outcome: All crew safe, no pollution, and the ship was moved to Teignmouth Port.