The 139 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Finnmarken sustained damage near Finnsnes, Norway. The vessel had struck an unknown object during the night in low visibility due to fog. The Finnmarken arrived in Finnsnes reporting it had sustain hull damage. The ferry cancelled its scheduled stop, but was allowed to proceed several hours later for Bergen. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
The 27 meter long passenger ship Festijn ran aground near Breskens, Netherlands. The vessel had taken 26 passengers and 3 crew out on an excursion when it stranded during low tide. The crew requested assistance with the KNRM lifeboat responding. The lifeboat was able to safely evacuate 26 passengers and one crew to shore. The master and one crew remained on board to refloat the vessel on the high tide. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 23 meter long fishing vessel Flormar became disabled near Torrevieja, Spain. The fishing vessel requested assistance with a search and rescue boat responding. The Flormar was taken under tow and proceeded to Carboneras. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
