The 91 meter long general cargo vessel Wilson Hamburg allided with the lock gate in the Kiel Canal at Brunsbüttel, Germany. The Wilson Hamburg was headed to Szcecin from Saint Malo. As the vessel approached the northern lock in dense fog at Brunsbüttel, it struck the inward gate resulting in damage to gate. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The Wilson Hamburg proceeded to a quay until authorities could complete an investigation into the incident.
The 190 meter long, 19231 dwt bulk carrier Perth I became disabled on the Dardanelles, Turkey. The Perth I was en route from the Ukraine with a cargo of corn when the vessel suffered engine failure. Authorities dispatched a tug to the scene where a towline was attached to the drifting bulker. The tug proceeded to tow the Perth I to a safe anchorage off Boğazı Kanarya Burnu. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 95 foot long tugboat Nalani sank off Barbers Point Harbor, Ohau, Hawaii. The tugboat had suffered water ingress and began to sink. The crew sent out a distress call with the Coast Guard and local vessels responding. The 11 crew were safely rescued by two vessels that arrived on scene. No reports of injuries. The Nalani sank in 2,200 feet of water with 75,000 gallons of diesel fuel on board. An one mile long sheen was spotted on the ocean. The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.
