On July 15, the 200 meter long, 36286 dwt bulk carrier Idee Fixe ran aground off Douala, Cameroon. The Idee Fixe, loaded with grain from Canada, was en route to Douala and Owendo when it ran hard aground at an anchorage off Douala. No reports of injuries. The bulk carrier was unable to refloat itself and requested assistance. Reports state the vessel signed a Lloyds Open Form with Smit for assistance with refloating.
The 23 meter long fishing vessel Flormar became disabled near Torrevieja, Spain. The fishing vessel requested assistance with a search and rescue boat responding. The Flormar was taken under tow and proceeded to Carboneras. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
On July 15, the 600 dwt cargo vessel Yamato Maru No. 8 collided with the 1630 dwt cargo vessel Hosho Maru off Ueshima Island in the Harima-nada Sea, Japan. The Yamato Maru No. 8 was headed to Osaka from Ako with 1300 tons of crushed stone when it was struck by the Hosho Maru. The Yamato Maru No. 8 capsized and sank. One crew was injured and two others perished on the Yamato Maru No. 8 while the five crew of the Hosho Maru were unhurt. The Hosho Maru was able to proceed The cause of the incident is under investigation by the Japan Coast Guard.
