While the 34 meter long motor vessel Schillig was entering the outer port of Hooksiel, Germany, the vessel suffered engine failure and went adrift. The Schillig’s crew was able to get the engine restarted, but not in time before the Schillig had allided with the northern jetty. The vessel’s forepeak was dented and the hull was holed above the waterline. The Schillig was towed to Wilhelmshaven to be drydocked for repairs.
The 86-meter long self-propelled barge Desiree suffered engine problems on the Eemskanaal near Delfzijl, Netherlands. The tug Gruno III took the Desiree under tow to a quay be unloaded. After the Desiree was unloaded, it was towed to a floating dock for repairs.
The tugboat Clarkston collided with the 45,222 dwt freighter Genco Marine on the Columbia River near Vancouver, Washington. The Clarkston veered and struck Genco Marine which was at anchor. Reports state there might be damage to Clarkston. The reason for the tug striking the freighter has not been reported. The Coast Guard has launched an investigation.
