The South Korean trawler Seo Jin No. 11 caught fire while in harbor in Montevideo, Uruguay. The fire onboard could not be contained and the vessel was towed out to the outer harbor. The Seo Jin was loaded with ammonia for the refrigeration system and fuel onboard. Reports state 38 crew evacuated with 1 crewman lost.
The supply vessels Edda Fjord (6600 dwt) and Prosper (1025 dwt) collided near Tananger, Norway. The Edda Fjord was holed, but was still watertight and under own power. The Prosper damage disabled the vessel requiring to be towed. No reports of pollution release or injuries onboard.
The Cambodia general cargo vessel Sheng Jai 16 foundered in the Taiwan Strait. The 4500 ton Sheng Jai 16 was carrying 3000 tons of flourite when it was overwhelmed by the typhoon Megi. Reports confirmed 8 crew members rescued of the 13 onboard.
