The 97 meter long suction dredge Crestway collided with the sailboat Rio Scoe off the Hoek van Holland, Netherlands. The sailboat was dis-masted. No one was injured on either vessel. The KNRM lifeboat was dispatched to the scene and took the sailboat under tow back to Harbor Mountain. The water police are conducting an investigation into the incident. No reports of pollution being released.
The 151 meter long container vessel Nordic Philip collided with the 134 meter long , 11400 dwt container vessel Anna Sirka at the Container Terminal Altenwerder in Hamburg, Germany. The Nordic Philip struck the stern of the Anna Sirkka after suffering engine failure. The damages estimated over 100,000 € to both vessels and the pier. The second mate on the Nordic Philip was slightly injured during the incident and was taken to hospital. He was later released the same day. No reports of pollution being released. The water police have detained both vessels while conducting an investigation into the incident.
The 237 meter long, 47121 dwt container vessel MSC Nederland collided with the 245 meter long, 101970 dwt chemical tanker Elka Apollon on the Houston Ship Channel near light 75. The collision sent three containers off the Nederland onto the deck of the tanker. One container containing tractor equipment has leaked hydraulic oil onto the deck of the Elka Apollon. No reports of injuries. The Coast Guard is conducting an investigation into the incident.
