The 140 meter long, 6207 dwt freighter Konosha went aground in the Kerch Strait near Takyl Cape, Ukraine. No injuries, damage or pollution released. Two tugs from the Ukraine were contracted to refloat the vessel. The Konosha was proceeding to Trabzon, Turkey from Eysk, Russia with coal. The cause of the grounding was not reported.
The 137 meter long freighter Fortunagracht allided while entering the Kiel Canal at Brunsbüttel, Germany. The Fortunagracht was attempting to enter the lock when it struck against the lock wall. The vessel suffered 10 meter long dent along its port side. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The water police launched an investigation into the incident. The Fortunagracht was allowed to proceed on to Sundsvall.
The 522 gt ro-ro passenger ferry KMP Munawar sank off Lombok Island, Indonesia. The ferry departed the port of Kayangan, Lombok during the early morning with 50 upto 160 passengers and several trucks, minibuses and motorcycles bound for Poto Tano on Sumbawa Island. A few hours later the vessel developed a list before it capsized and sank near Poto Tano. Survivors reported that the vessel had spotted a leak and passengers notified the crew before the vessel developed a list. Passengers clung on to life vests before they were rescued. Three passengers perished. Conflicting reports state there may be additional missing persons.
