The 190 meter long, 52,376 dwt bulk carrier Ince Inebolu ran aground off Astypalaia Island, Greece. The Ince Inebolu was en route to Russia from Yemen in ballast when it ran ashore resulting in hull damage and minor water ingress in the bow. No reports of injuries to the 22 crew, damage or pollution released. Reports state the flooding was under control and the Greek Coast Guard was on scene. A tug was requested to help refloat the vessel. The cause of the grounding was not reported.
The 86 meter long barge Innovation II went adrift and allided with a wharf on the IJssel at Capelle, Netherlands. The barge had broken free from the self-propelled barge Innovation and struck the wharf. The wharf sustained some damage, but no reports of injuries. An oil pollution team was reported on site. The Innovation II did not cause the pollution, but the pollution may have resulted in the barge breaking loose.
The frigate INS Talwar collided with a fishing vessel near Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, India. The naval warship sliced into the unlit trawler during the night. The INS Talwar was undamaged, but the fishing trawler quickly sank sending the 27 crew on board into the water. All 27 crewmen were later rescued by the INS Talwar. Four suffered injuries and received medical attention. Reports state the fishing trawler had been operating without lights and was not visible in the dark.
