The 176 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Huckleberry Finn allided with ramp at Rostock, Germany. The ferry was departing the dock at Rostock en route to Trelleborg when high winds caused the vessel to strike the roro ramp. The Huckleberry Finn suffered a seven meter long gash into the hull above the waterline. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The ferry returned to the dock and was detained by authorities. Reports state damage was over 50000 €.
On June 8, the 260 foot long barge Nash was under tow by the tug Calvin off Santa Barbara, California. The Nash was loaded with 3,900 tons of magnesium chloride when it suffered a leak off Point Conception and began to sink. The crew of the Calvin alerted the Coast Guard , but the barge quickly flooded and sank stern first. The barge’s bow remain above water, but the stern tanks were crushed and the hull was severely damaged preventing any salvage. Salvors were requested to requested and patched the hull just sufficient enough so the Nash could be towed to deeper water. On June 17, the barge was towed out and scuttled offshore. No reports of injuries. The cargo of magnesium chloride was reported to be non-hazardous with no projected impact to the environment.
Reports state a fishing boat ran aground near Veerampattinam, India. The boat was attempting to enter the Thengaithittu estuary when it struck bottom. The hull was badly damage on the rocks, but none of the seven crewmen on board were injured. The fishing boat rolled onto its side and declared a loss. An excavator was used to breakup the vessel and pull parts ashore. Fishermen report that the estuary has not been dredged causing the water to be very shallow. Fishing boats must enter the harbour only the hour when the tide is high enough.