The 185 meter long ro-ro cargo vessel Eurocargo Trieste allided with the 191 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Hellenic Spirit at Patras, Greece. The Eurocargo Trieste was attempting to moor when it struck the port side of the Hellenic Spirit. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released on either vessel. Both vessels were inspected and were allowed to leave port the following day.
The 229 meter long, 81,688 dwt bulk carrier Ever Grand ran aground in Brake, Germany. The Ever Grand had arrived from Aratu with 60,000 tons of soy pellets when it became stuck at the south pier. Two tugs were unable to refloat the bulk carrier initially, but were successful when the tide returned. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
Rescue efforts continue on the overturn cruise ship Eastern Star that sank one day earlier. Some 1,000 police, 110 vessels and over 175 divers are involved in the search and rescue operations. The total rescued reached 14 as a few survivors were found trapped within the hull.
Reports say divers found a 21 year old man trapped in a small compartment who was able to use dive equipment to swim out the vessel. Rescuers cut a hole after hearing tapping inside the hull and rescued a 65 year old woman. Another person was found downstream after he had escaped out a window when the Eastern Star capsized. He had grabbed a life vest and floated some 10 hours down the river before being spotted by rescuers.
