The 80 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge Marlene went aground on the Rhine River on Nonnenwerth Island near Rolandseck, Germany. No injuries, damage or pollution released. A tug arrived on scene and pulled the tanker free. The Marlene was loaded with 1100 tons of gas
oil at the time.
The fishing vessel 63168 went aground in the Philippines on Tubbataha Reef. The Chinese fishing vessel with 12 crew was illegally fishing when it struck the reef. No reports of injuries. Philippine authorities dispatched a vessel to the scene to monitor the fishing vessel and the crew on board. The USS Guardian had run aground earlier on the reef on January 17.
The 80 meter long self-propelled barge St. Michael collided with the 86 meter long self-propelled Inga R. on the Mittelland Canal near Braunschweig, Germany. The two vessels struck head-on and both suffered significant damage. The bow of the St. Michael was crushed and a small amount of oil was released. Authorities were able to place booms around the St. Michael to contain any pollution released. No reports of injuries on either vessel. Reports state traffic was halted for several hours on the canal. The water police has detained both vessel while conducting an investigation into the incident. Damage to both vessels was estimated to be around 80 000 Euros.
