The 163 meter long, 2642 dwt passenger ship Ocean Countess became disabled shortly after leaving Liverpool, United Kingdom. The passenger ship suffered an electrical failure leaving the vessel without power for several hours before the crew was able to restart the main engine. The vessel diverted to Holyhead on Anglesey for further inspections. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.
The 48 meter long fishing vessel Onward caught fire off Stromness, Orkney, Scotland. The crew sent of a distress call with the Shetland Coastguard and a merchant vessel responding. The Coastguard dispatched a helicopter from Sumburgh which was able to winch the five crew safely. The crew were later taken to hospital suffering from hypothermia. No further details reported.
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The 187 meter long self-propelled barge GMS Odeon along with the barge SL Elly ran aground on the Danube River near 2277 kilometer mark. The vessels were en route to Linz from Rotterdam with 3300 tons of iron ore when the rudder system failed. The connection ropes between the vessels broke allowing the SL Elly to run aground on a shoal. The Odeon secured its position to the bank due to the strong current. No reports of injuries or pollution being released.
