On March 20, the 105 meter long self-propelled barge Delos collided with the 65 meter long self-propelled barge Ventura on the Rhine near Xanten, Germany. The Delos struck the Ventura resulting in destroying the wheelhouse of the Ventura. The master and his wife on the Ventura sustained serious injuries and were taken to hospital. Reports state the cause of the collision was not clear.The water police has launched an investigation.
On March 11, the passenger ship Binh Minh QN 6048-BM sank at its berth at the port of Tuần Châu in Quảng Ninh, Vietnam. At the time of the sinking, there were two crew and the master on board. When the crew discovered the vessel was sinking, they were able to get ashore before the Binh Minh submerged. No reports of injuries.
Authorities have stated they have launched an investigation into the incident. Reports state the vessel was later recovered and put back into service.
On March 18, the fishing vessel Captain Joe became disabled some 110 miles off Cape Cod, Massachusetts. The Captain Joe had suffered a power blackout when its battery died. The crew was able to alert a nearby fishing vessel who relayed the request to the Coast Guard. A Coast Guard helicopter was dispatched and was able to lower a portable marine radio. The helicopter returned and lowered a battery to the Captain Joe. The crew was able to restore power. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.