The 2900 dwt freighter Eems Transporter went ashore near the Port of Diafani Karpathos, Karpathos Island, Greece. The Eems Transporter was loaded with a cargo of 2563 metric tons of steel from Turkey bound for France. No pollution has been observed, but the local port authority has placed personnel available to contain any pollution releases if necessary . The Coast Guard reports that all 6 crew are in good shape. No reports on plans to refloat the vessel.
The 105 meter long self-propelled barge Ernst Kramer was struck by another vessel on the Neckar River, Germany. The collision forced the The Ernst Kramer had just left the Rockenau Lock was heading upstream when it was struck. The force of the collision pushed the Ernst Kramer into the vessel Lippischer Wald which was tied up along the shore. The master of the other vessel was tested and shown to be intoxicated. Damages are estimated to be around 30,000 Euros.
The fishing vessel Lautaro exploded into flames while docked in the harbor in Manta, Equador. The vessel was loaded with 60,000 gallons of diesel and 1,200 gallons of gasoline and was preparing to sail to fish for tuna. The fire and explosion was in the engine room. Sparks from a welding torch fell onto a canister of acetylene. Firefighters were called in and were able to bring the fire under control. Seven men, crew and firefighters, suffered injuries fighting the blaze. Reports state the fire destroyed much of the superstructure of the vessel.