The 200 meter long, 35200 dwt freighter Gadwall allided with the 101 meter long, 7121 dwt freighter CEC Faith at St. Petersburg, Russia. The Gadwall was in the approach canal when it struck the CEC Faith which was moored at the time. The CEC Faith had damage to it’s deck and bulwark. A pilot was on board at the time, but no reports to the cause of the allision. No reports of injuries or pollution released on either vessel. Both vessels were in ballast at the time of the incident.
The 57 meter long, 261 dwt ro-ro ferry Alsten allided with the quay at Søvik, Norway. The Alsten was approaching the dock when strong winds pushed it against the quay. All 18 passengers on board were unharmed, but the ferry suffered some damage to it’s hull. The Alsten was unable to maneuver and required two tugs to be berthed. The ferry was pulled from service for repairs.
The 116 meter long, 3332 dwt freighter Amur 2537 went aground on an embankment in the Kiel Canal near Oldenbüttel, Germany. The freighter was able to refloat itself and proceeded on its voyage to Liepaja. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution was released.
