The 110 meter long self-propelled tanker barge Jeandine became disabled on the Rhine near Assmannshausen, Germany. The Jeandine broke its clutch and gearbox when a floating log became wedged in the propeller. No reports of injuries. The Jeandine dropped anchor until it could be towed to Bingen. There the tanker will lighter its cargo of 2000 tons of jet fuel before going into a shipyard for repairs. No reports of pollution being released.
The 150 foot long, 275 gt ro-ro ferry Frisco went aground in rough seas in Hatteras inlet near Hatteras Island. The ferry remain aground for several hours before it was able to be refloated. No reports of injuries to the 35 passengers and six crew on board. The Coast Guard was notified of the incident and provided assistance while the Frisco was aground. Conditions worsen suspending all ferry service in the area later the same day. No reports of damage or pollution released.
The 28 meter long, 150 dwt tugboat Smit Schelde collided with another vessel near Rotterdam, Netherlands. The Smit Schelde was assisting a vessel into the port when the two vessels collided. The tugboat suffered significant damage to its wheelhouse. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
