The 85 meter long self-propelled barge Karin ran aground on the Danube near Deggendorf, Germany. The current pulled the Karin until it was perpendicular to the river blocking traffic. The barge was later refloated with the rising water level. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The Karin proceeded to Deggendorf where the vessel was to be inspected. The Karin was en route to Bulgaria from Amsterdam with 560 tons of fertilizer.
The 18 meter long fishing vessel Pia Glanz sank off Egersund, Norway. The Pia Glanz had suffered water ingress in the engine room that quickly flooded the vessel. The master of the vessel alerted authorities. A helicopter was dispatched to the scene, but the Pia Glanz sank before it arrived. The crew of three had abandoned to the vessel’s liferaft. Vessels in the area were alerted by the Pia Glanz’s distress beacon and diverted to the scene. The tanker Fox Luna rescued the three crewmen and were later transferred to a lifeboat who took the men to port. No reports of injuries.
The 119 meter long, 5309 dwt fishing vessel Johann Maria caught fire while berthed in Scheveningen, Netherlands. The trawler was being refitted when the fire started below deck. Local fire brigades along with the KNRM responded to the scene. Reports state two firefighters were injured and taken to hospital for smoke inhalation. The fire was difficult to extinguish as thick smoke and small passageways. After several fire departments were brought in, the fire was brought under control. A few hours later a smoldering section reignited, but was quickly extinguished. The cause of the fire was not yet known.
