Two inland tankers collided on the Scheldt-Rhine Canal between Ossendrecht and Bath. One tanker, 110 meter long with 1,000 tons of gas oil, struck head-on with another tanker, 96 meters long with 2,400 tons of fuel oil. Both tankers suffered significant damage, but there were no leaks on either vessel. The master of one tanker suffered a head wound and was taken to hospital. The Water Police is conducting an investigation into the incident.
The 12 meter, 17 ton fishing vessel Antheus sank in the English Channel off Saint Vaast-La-Hougue, France. The Antheus was peforming a maneuver when it capsized sending it’s three crew into the water. The crew was able to sent out a distress call and were later rescued by the fishing vessel Caen. The three men were unharmed, but shaken by the event. No pollution was sited where the Antheus sank. An investigation will be conducted into the sinking.
More information on the Antheus found on http://www.fishsubsidy.org/FR/vessel/FRA000735900/antheus
The 230 meter long, 67,296 dwt freighter Jin Ocean ran aground in the Pearl River Delta west of Shan Island, China. The Jin Ocean loaded with 60,000 tons of coal contacted the South China Sea Rescue Bureau who deployed the rescue craft No. 116. The rescue vessel taking advantage of the rising tide was able to free the Jin Ocean. The freighter was escorted to Hong Kong anchorage. All 24 crew on board were uninjured.
