In fourteen of thirty-three vessels running aground the capability ofsuccessful self re-floating remained after the grounding. Such an actionis theoretically possible to be performed remotely, provided that properdepth assessment around the hull is performed along with i.e. visualcheck of hull's integrity and sounding the tanks. One case involvedingress of water through pipe tunnel manhole, which would normallybe closed if the vessel were unmanned. In further eighteen cases,vessels required shore parties’assistance, which means that a full-scaleoperation involving the concerned vessel's crew was needed.