The 100 meter long, 4452 dwt freighter Wilson Caen allided with the moored 133 meter long , 10569 dwt cable-layer Giulio Verne at Emden, Germany. The Wilson Caen was proceeding into the port when it became disabled after suffering engine failure. Both vessels only suffered slight damage. No reports of injuries or pollution being released. The Wilson Caen was later inspected and allowed to proceed on its voyage to Rorvik.
The 33 meter long tug Skuld collided with a rig in the port of Esbjerg, Denmark. The Skuld was towing the drilling rig along side two other tugs when tug suffered engine failure. The Skuld continued forward until it struck the rig. The Skuld suffered severe water ingress as the hull was holed below the waterline. The other two tugs came to the aid of the Skuld and towed it back to port. The Skuld was berthed at a quay where the local fire brigade had pumps waiting. No reports of injuries. Authorities have placed booms around the Skuld as some diesel fuel pollution was released in the port.
The 94 meter long fish-factory vessel Ardatov caught fire in the Sea of Japan near Primorye, Russia. The crew of 53 on board were able to extinguish the blaze, but it left the vessel disabled without power. A tug was dispatched to the scene to take the Ardatov under tow. No one was injuried and no pollution was released.
