The 140 meter long, 6207 dwt freighter Konosha became disabled was proceeding through the Dardanelles. The Konosha had suffered an engine failure and began to drift. Authorities dispatched a tug to the scene. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.
The 262 meter long, 51738 dwt container ship UASC Khor Fakkan ran aground on the Savannah River near Elba Island, Georgia. Three tugs were dispatched and were able to refloat the Khor Fakkan later the same day. The vessel proceeded under its own power to the Garden City Terminal. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.
The 80 meter long self-propelled barge Freiheit 1was struck by the self-propelled barge “Swantje” on the Kusten Canal near Oldenburg, Germany. The “Swantje” was proceeding in a curved section of the canal with the vessel “Martini” proceeding in the opposite direction. However, the “Martini” did not allow enough room for the vessels to pass and the “Swantje” swung into the anchored Freiheit 1. Reports state the bow of the “Swantje” was damaged and the total amount of damage to both vessels was estimated at 10 000 €. No reports of injuries or pollution being released. The water police stated that tests for alcohol were negative.
