The 96 meter long, 2999 dwt LPG tanker Gas Pasha allided with the Kiel Canal lock and the 88 meter long, 3504 dwt freighter Ferro at Brunsbuettel, Germany. The Gas Pasha suffered a malfunction with its bow thruster when it struck the berthed Ferro and drifted into the side of the lock. Reports state there was just minor damage. No reports of injuries or pollution. The water police are conducting an investigation into the incident.
The 14.8 meter long, 39 dwt fishing vessel Girl Rona capsized while approaching the mouth to the Teign River at Teignmouth Harbor, Devon, England. The five crew on board took refuge on the high side of the wheelhouse. Local residents contacted the RNLI who launched a lifeboat from Teignmouth. The lifeboat rescued all five crewmen and returned to the station where paramedics were standing by. No reports of injuries. The RNLI lifeboat sustained some damage during the rescue. The Girl Rona had 2,000 gallons of diesel fuel and 20 tons of fish on board when it capsized. No reports of pollution being released, but the cargo of fish has been dumped overboard. Initial attempts to right the trawler failed and a salvage company has been contracted with heavier equipment.
The 66 meter long, 1622 dwt freighter Globia allided with the bridge between islands of Lolland and Falster, Denmark. Neither the bridge or the vessel sustained major damage. The Globia proceeded to Nykøbing until repairs can be made. No reports of injuries or pollution being released. The Globia was en route to Nykøbing from Aarhus. The cause of the allision is being investigated by authorities.
