The 85 meter long self-propelled barge Helena Tineke struck bottom on the Waal near Beuningen, Netherlands. The Helena Tineke loaded with coal had struck a crib damaging the vessel’s hull. The barge’s pumps could not control the water ingress and the vessel made an emergency stop at Weurt. There local fire rescue assisted in dewatering the Helena Tineke and temporary repairs were made. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
The 243 meter long, 42966 dwt container ship MSC Alabama suffered a cargo shift near Valencia, Spain. The MSC Alabama was proceeding to Valencia from Perama when several containers shifted in heavy seas. No reports of injuries or damage to the vessel. Reports state several containers fell overboard.
The 75 foot long fishing vessel Aaron & Melissa sprung a leak while berthed at Gloucester, Massachusetts. The Coast Guard and local firefighters were called to the scene and placed booms around the fishing vessel to contain any pollution released. The cause of the water ingress was not reported.
