The 74 meter long dredger Jin Hang Bo 53 sank at Port Elizabeth, South Africa. The dredge rests on the harbour bottom. No reports of injuries. The crew were later taken ashore. An inspection found the Jin Hang Bo 53 had its hull holed allowing the water ingress. Authorities have placed a boom around the vessel to contain any pollution released. Reports state the vessel will be salvaged later.
The 190 meter long, 50700 dwt bulk freighter Jin Fu went aground near Maputo, Mozambique. The Jin Fu had departed the port with a cargo of coal when it grounded on a sandbank. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The vessel was refloated and continued on to its destination. No further details reported.
The 110 meter long self-propelled tanker barge Jeandine became disabled on the Rhine near Assmannshausen, Germany. The Jeandine broke its clutch and gearbox when a floating log became wedged in the propeller. No reports of injuries. The Jeandine dropped anchor until it could be towed to Bingen. There the tanker will lighter its cargo of 2000 tons of jet fuel before going into a shipyard for repairs. No reports of pollution being released.
