The 92 meter long, 4112 dwt tanker Edirne exploded off the coast of Durres, Albania. The tanker was proceeding in ballast after unloading its cargo of 3000 tons of fuel oil at Durres. Three of the 15 crewmen were killed in the explosion. Albanian Coast Guard responded and were able to rescue the remaining 12 crew on board. The Edirne sank after the explosion releasing some pollution. The cause of the explosion was not known, but one report stated that smoke was seen just before the explosion.
The 110 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge went aground on the Rhine near Düsseldorf-Kaiserswerth, Germany. The vessel was unable to free itself and requested assistance. The water police were on scene shortly afterwards and an inspection showed no damage. Due to the falling tide, the Eiltank 41 had to be lightered by pumping 400 of the 1700 tons of gas oil on board. After the transfer of the 400 tons to another tanker, the Eiltank 41 refloated and proceeded on to Colonia. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.
The 142 meter long, 9638 dwt boxship Eastern Bay became disabled near Rotterdam, Netherlands after suffering an engine failure. The Eastern Bay requested assistance and two tugs towed the vessel back to Rotterdam. The crew were able to make repairs and the vessel continue on its voyage to Philipsburg, St. Maarten. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.
