On October 21, the 222 meter long, 26365 dwt self-unloading bulk carrier Frontenac ran aground in the Detroit River near Belle Isle Michigan. The bulk carrier remained aground until the following day until it could be refloated by the assistance of two tugs. The Frontenac proceeded to an anchorage off Belle Isle for further inspection. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The cause of the grounding was not reported.
On October 18, the 10 meter long fishing vessel Frisk Fisk S521 allided with the quay at Skagen, Denmark. The Frisk Fisk was arriving at the quay when it suffered as steering failure when a cable snapped. Unable to steer, the fishing vessel struck the quay sustaining significant bow damage. The local rescue station responded to the scene. Using a dewatering pump, they were able to keep the Frisk Fisk afloat to allow the crew to unload the cargo of fish and lobsters. However, an hour later the Frisk Fisk sank to the bottom. The following day, a crane lifted the Frisk Fisk and hoist the vessel onto the quay. Reports state the damage was enough to make the vessel a total loss. No reports of injuries.
The 1058 dwt fishing vessel Fong Kuo No. 869 sank off Kaohsiung, Taiwan. The vessel was proceeding out of Kaohsiung after restrictions were lifted as Typhoon Dujuan departed from Taiwan when it developed a list. The list increased until the fishing vessel capsized and sank. Twenty-three crew on board were thrown into the sea. Two Coast Guard vessels were dispatched to the scene. Assisted by helicopters, the Coast Guard was able to pull 21 men from the water. Two remaining crewmen were rescued by nearby vessels. No reports of injuries.