The 183 meter long, 26858 dwt bulk freighter Nina P suffered a fire while en route to Africa from Asia. No further details reported.
Niigata Collision
The 115 meter long, 8214 dwt container ship Kota Duta collided with the 89 meter long, 2621 dwt freighter Tanya Karpinskaya in the port Niigata, Japan. The Kota Duta was leaving port when it struck the Tanya Karpinskaya which was heading to another part of the harbor. The collision resulted with the Tanya filling with water. All 17 crew on the Tanya Karpinskaya abandoned ship into the lifeboats and were later rescued by a harbour tug. The freighter later capsized and sank. Two crewmen suffered minor injuries. Reports state there was another crewman from Tanya who was on the Quay. Authorities have started an investigation into the incident.
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Ny Argo
The 33 meter long, 283 dwt fishing vessel Ny Argo caught fire while near Hustadvika, Norway. The vessel sent out a distress call with several rescue boats responding. A Norwegian Sea Rescue lifeboat reached the Ny Argo and took the fishing boat under tow. Another vessel arrived on scene and transferred fire fighting equipment. The fire was extinguished, but there was large amount of smoke through out the Ny Argo. The Ny Argo was towed to Hustadvika. No reports of injuries or pollution being released.
