The 261 meter long , 6260 dwt cruise ship Oriana allided with the quay at Kristiansand, Norway. The Oriana was departing when the stern bumped the corner of the pier. The cruise ship suffered some damage with a dent on the stern several meters wide. The damage was limited and the Oriana was allowed to proceed on to England. No reports of injuries or pollution being released.
The 29 meter long ferry Oortkaten suffered a fire in the engine room while berthed at a pier in Hamburg, Germany. The local fire brigade was called out who were able to extinguish the fire. Reports state the fire was caused by faulty wiring. No passengers were on board at the time of the fire.
The pilot vessel Orion had a fire in the engine room while at the Berg harbour in Voek van Holland, Netherlands. Local fire rescue crews were called out and were able to extinguish the blaze. No reports of injuries.