The 105 meter long self-propelled barge Densimo went aground on the Danube River near Deggendorf, Germany. The Denismo was en route to Linz from Rotterdam with 1900 tons of iron ore when it struck the river bottom before becoming stuck on the riverbank. The Denismo suffered damage to its rudder gear. Traffic on the Danube had to be halted between Deggendorf and Vilshofen. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
The 294 meter long, 9429 dwt cruise ship MSC Magnifica allided with the pierhead at the harbor entrance at Piräus, Greece. The MSC Magnifica suffered a small gash to the portside hull above the waterline. No reports of injuries to the 2,469 passengers and 976 crew on board. The breakwater sustained damage with the pier light completely demolished. Reports state that bad weather conditions was a factor for the allision. Earlier reports that the vessel had gone aground were incorrect.
The 22 meter long fishing vessel Dadimar Dos caught fire and sank in the Atlantic Ocean near Capo Verde. The crew requested assistance to MRCC Madrid which dispatched aircraft to the scene. Two nearby fishing vessels also responded. The 10 crew on board the Dadimar Dos abandoned ship and went into the vessel’s life rafts. The fishing vessel Tania Maria arrived on scene and rescued all the crew. No reports of injuries.
