The 86 meter long, 3750 dwt freighter Edmy suffered a fire while anchored off Stellendam, Netherlands. The fire started in the engine room resulting in dense smoke. The KNRM lifeboats were alerted of the situation, but the crew was able to get the fire under control. The Edmy continued to Rotterdam with assistance by two tugs. No reports of injuries to the eight crew and no pollution released. The Edmy was to proceed to a shipyard for repairs. The Edmy was en route to Lillesand from Antwerp.
The small coaster freighter Eva Jocelyn was driven ashore at Tacloban, Philippines. The vessel was driven high and dry by the strong winds and high waves from typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda). No reports of injuries.
A small coastal cargo vessel caught fire while loading cooking gas from Thilafushi, Maldives. The fire started from a gas leak from one of the cylinders while being loaded. The fire quickly consumed the engine room and spread to the cabin. The local fire brigade was able to extinguish the blaze. Four men were injured in the blaze with one badly burned and was taken to hospital in critical condition. Damage was reported to be excess of 300,00 MVR.
