The 86 meter long, 4800 dwt cable layer Team Oman collided with the 88 meter long, 3150 dwt freighter Hydra near Breiholz, Germany on the Kiel Canal. The two vessels suffered minor dents, but no significant damage. No reports of injuries. Both vessels were inspected and allowed to continue on their voyage.
The 249 dwt fishing vessel Kapitan Laskov ran aground near Reefovyi Point, Kunashir Island, Kuril Islands, Russia. There were no injuries to the crew and no signs of damage to the vessel’s hull. An oil barge has been dispatched to the scene to pump out fuel from the trawler before it is refloated. Two other fishing vessels are also standing by to assist the Kapitan Laskov if the crew need to evacuated. Sixty tons of fuel was removed and the Kapitan Laskov was pulled freed.
The 88 meter long, 3290 dwt freighter Kirsten went aground off Mikelbaka, Latvia. The Kirsten was able to refloat itself and proceeded to Riga Bay. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. Latvian Coast Guard launched an investigation into the incident. Reports state one or more crew were intoxicated on the bridge at the time of the accident.
