The 124 meter long , 12,395 dwt tanker No. 3 Heung-A Pioneer suffered an explosion off Penang, Malaysia. The tanker had departed from Penang bound for Singapore when a gas canister caught fire resulting in the explosion. The vessel requested assistance and returned back to port. One crewman was killed in the explosion and another five were injured. The extent of damage was not reported. Authorities has launched an investigation into the incident.
The 74 foot long fishing vessel Privateer sank off Grays Harbor, Washington. The Privateer had sustained uncontrolled flooding through an 8 inch hole in the hull. The vessel requested assistance with the Coast Guard dispatching a Motor Life Boat to the scene. The Lifeboat safely transferred the three crew off the Privateer before the fishing vessel sank. No reports of injuries.
No pollution reported, but the vessel had a maximum fuel capacity of 6,000 gallons. The cause of the sinking is under investigation.
The 70 meter long cargo vessel With Harvest ran aground in Luk Sound off Tysnes, Norway. The With Harvest was running under autopilot when it went aground onto the rocks. The crew was able to pull itself free and proceeded to Leirvik. No injuries to the seven crew on board. The cargo vessel sustained damage to its ballast tanks, but no pollution was released.