Collision at Beira
The 28,166 dwt bulk freighter Zuni Princess collided with the 30,086 dwt tanker Bow Engineer in the port of Beira, Mozambique. The two vessel sustained some damage. No further details reported.
MV Doña Riza II
The cargo vessel Doña Riza II went aground at Tomasa Islet in Kawayan, Philippines. The Doña Riza II was headed for Tacloban City from Roxas City with a cargo of salt when it encountered heavy winds and large waves causing the vessel to run aground. The Doña Riza II suffered some damage with a small hole in the bow. No reports of injuries or pollution being released. The Coast Guard will tow the Doña Riza II to Kawayan.
Zk 12 Pieter Dion
The 20 meter long trawler Zk 12 Pieter Dion went aground close to the shore near Schiermonnikoog, Netherlands. The vessel requested the assistance and two lifeboats responded. With some difficulty, the lifeboats were able to connect a towline to the trawler and refloat it. The Pieter Dion had several nets damaged, but the vessel was in good shape. The trawler continued under its own power. No reports of injuries.
