The 84 foot long towboat Garyville caught fire off Lake Charles, Louisiana. The Garyville was pushing two barges carrying gasoline when a fire broke out in the engine room. The crew was able to extinguish the blaze using a portable pump. No reports of injuries to the six crew or pollution released. The Garyville released the barges to another towboat Woody Richardson. The Coast Guard has dispatched an investigation team to the scene.
On September 13, the 110 meter long river passenger ship Avalon Luminary allided with a restaraunt on the River Main in Würzburg, Germany. The Avalon Luminary had departed from the quay in Marienberg with 187 passengers and 51 crew when it hit the floating restaurant Mainkuh. The 60 people on board the Mainkuh ran up on deck fearing the vessel was about to sink, but the restaurant had not suffered any significant damage. The Avalon Luminary on sustained minor scratches. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The Avalon Luminary was allowed to continue its journey to Amsterdam.
The 146 meter long, 4339 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Super Shuttle 7 capsized and sank outside the breakwater off Manila, Philippines. The ferry had been docked in the area for repair work when large waves from Typhoon Luis battered the vessel. The ferry was attempting to seek shelter inside the port when it capsized and sank. The 15 crewmen on board were able to abandon ship. Several crew were able to safely swim ashore while some were able to reach a life-raft. Twelve of the 15 crew sustained minor injuries. Authorities inspected the area around the Super Shuttle 7 for any oil pollution. The wreck will most likely be removed as it is a potential navigation hazard.
Correction: The vessel sank was the ro-ro ferry Super Shuttle 7 not the Super Shuttle Roro 7.