The 122 meter long, 3742 dwt tanker Kavkaz allided with the 140 meter long, 7441 dwt chemical tanker Gloria in the Azov Sea off Taman, Russia. The KavKaz was attempting to moor the vessel when it struck the anchored Gloria. Both vessels suffered slight damage. No reports of injuries or pollution being released.
The 82 meter long, 1735 dwt freighter Anke Angela went aground near the island of Öland, Sweden. The Swedish Coast Guard responded and an arieal inspection showed no signs of pollution released into the water. Damage to vessel will be determine after a more detail inspection of the vessel. The inspection will determine how the Anke Angela will be salvaged. Reports state two crew of the freighter were suspected of being drunk at the time of the incident. These crewmen were taken ashore to be tested for alcohol. No reports of injuries to any of the six crew on board.
The 51 meter long fishing vessel Jung Woo 2 caught fire in the Ross Sea off Antarctica. The fire started in the vessel’s crew quarters and spread to other portions of the vessel. The crew issued a distress call which was received by the fishing vessel Hong Jin 707. The Hong Jin 707 evacuated the crew who were forced into a lifeboat as the fire burned out of control. The Hong Jin 707 proceeded on to meet with the research vessel Nathaniel B. Palmer which has medical facilities on board. Of the 40 crew on board the Jung Woo 2, three crew men died in the fire with another seven suffered burn injuries. The vessel remains on fire and was last reported to be sinking.
