The 2730 dwt freighter Asteropa reported it was disabled after its engine had failed while off Sosnovets Island in the White Sea. The Asteropa had left Rotterdam bound for Arkhangel, Russia with a cargo of steel. The crew is trying to fix the engine and has not asked for a tow. However, the vessel is currently stuck in ice and an icebreaker was proceeding to free the Asteropa.
The 710 dwt motor vessel Arctic Sunrise was damaged while in heavy seas. The Arctic Sunrise while trying to cross the Atlantic Ocean from Boston when it was diverted to St. Johns, Newfoundland. In heavy seas, a container broke free in the hold and was sliding around in the hold with the heavy seas. The container damaged several systems on board requiring repairs in St. Johns. The Arctic Sunrise was sailing to Amsterdam, Netherlands, for upgrades.
The self-propelled barges 1949 dwt Alsace and 1250 dwt Hollande went aground on the Rhine nearKarlsruhe, Germany. Loaded with 109 containers, the two vessels ran over two groynes before going hard aground. The cause of the accident was that the master of the vessel had fallen asleep at the wheel. Part of the cargo was damaged estimated at 100.000 (100,000) €. Salvage attempts have started.