Royal Caribbean Brilliance of the Seas suffer minor damage when it sailed into a storm near Alexandra, Egypt. Reports state several passengers were injured and required medical assistance. The vessel was diverted to Malta as the seas were to high to enter Alexandra.
The 11340 dwt chemical tanker Crystal Topaz collided with the 585 dwt oil skimmer DK 31 on the River Scheldt near the village of Doel, Beligium. The crew of 3 on the oil skimmer perished when the vessel capsized. No further details reported.
The 2420 dwt cruise ship Clelia II suffered damage while crossing the Drake Strait. The vessel was on a return trip to Ushuaia, Argentina after sailing to Antartica. Reports state a wave struck the bridge deck knocking out some electrical and communication equipment. The vessel was reduced to one engine for a period of time. Conditions had wave heights 30 feet with sustained winds at 55 miles per hour. Only 1 crew reported injured of the 88 passengers and 77 crew onboard.
