The 36 meter long high speed ferry Koegelwieck suffered damage while berthed at the quay in Harlingen, Netherlands. An unnamed self-propelled barge was blown off course while passing by the Koegelwieck. The barge lost control and struck the Koegelwieck pushing the ferry into a piling. The Koegelwieck suffered damaged to its hull and was pulled out of service for repairs. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Reports state bad weather was a factor.
The 25 meter long tugboat K.C. Campbell caught fire while berthed at Port Adelaide, Australia. Local fire crews were called out and were able to extinguish the blaze. The fire did extensive damage to the K.C. Campbell with estimates around $90,000 (AUS). No reports of injuries. The K.C. Campbell was slated to be dismantled and sold for scrap. Authorities have reported the fire may have been arson.
The 157 meter long, 19796 dwt freighter Kiani Satu went aground off Knysna, South Africa. The Kiani Satu had been suffering engine problems and attempted to drop anchor. However, heavy seas cause the anchor to drag and the freighter was swept ashore. The master requested assistance and all 19 crew were airlifted off the vessel by the NSRI. No reports of injuries. The freighter began leak heavy fuel into the water from a breached tank. Reports state some 3 tons oil had been released and an oil was visible on the beach. Authorities are attempting to contain the pollution while salvors pump oil from the leaking tank into another tank higher up within the vessel. Weather conditions prevent any underwater repairs to be done at the time. The Kiani Satu had 15,000 tons of rice from Vietnam bound for Gabon.
More photos of the wreck can be seen here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/searescue
