The 225 meter long, 74382 dwt bulk freighter Yong Tong became disabled near Isla de Tarifa and Gibraltar. The Yong Tong had suffered engine failure and gone adrift. The crew requested assistance with a salvage tug responding. The tug was able to take the bulk freighter under tow and proceeded to Algeciras. The Yong Tong was en route to New Orleans from Gibraltar in ballast. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 149 meter long container ship Ahs St Georg allided with the pilings while leaving drydock at Emden. The Ahs St. Gerog was being assisted by two tugs when its main engine failed. The vessel’s stern drifted onto the pilings. Both the pilings and Ahs St Georg suffered significant damage. The vessel was detained for inspection and repairs. The water police has launched an investigation into the incident.
The 100 meter long, 6259 dwt freighter Princess Mary went aground near Fremantle, Australia. The freighter fully loaded with cargo was headed fro Christmas Island when it lost power and ran into the northern breakwater. The Princess Mary was able to refloat itself and proceeded to a nearby anchorage for inspections. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution release.
