The 214 meter long, 26169 dwt Con-Ro cargo vessel Grande Nigeria allided with an embankment at Le Havre, France. The Grande Nigeria was departing the harbour bound for Dakar when a strong gust of pushed the vessel onto the embankment. A few hours later, four tugs were able to pull the vessel back into port. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
The freighter MV Ladylin went aground near the Dassalan Island, Philippines. The vessel was en route to Tawi-Tawi with 20,000 bags of cement when it suffered engine failure and went adrift. No reports of injuries. The Coast Guard responded and safely removed the crew. A salvage plan is being created to see if the MV Ladylin can be towed safely. An investigation has been launched into the incident.
The 119 meter long, 7640 dwt freighter Canal Beagle became disabled in the South Atlantic Ocean near Bahia Blanca. The vessel was loaded with cargo and supplies bound for Antarctica when it suffered propulsion problems after suffering damage to the engine. The vessel was able to reach port where it is expected to make repairs. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
