A barge sank on the Nile near Naga Hammadi in the Qena governorate, Egypt. No pollution reported.
Freighter Ocean Blue Sinks
Bolivian registered freighter Ocean Blue sank 82 miles south of the Domican Republic (17 07.3 N, 69 50.0 W). The vessel had left the port of Rio Haina bound for Puerto Cabello, Venezuela. The entire crew of seven were rescued by the Liberian flag Adrian.
Mainland Vessel Fire
A mainland (China) vessel caught fire at the Yau Ma Tei typhoon shelter, Hong Kong, China. The fire injured 18 people (12 firemen, 6 sailors). The vessel was carrying a cargo of hardware waste (maybe paper and iron) from Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
