The 85891 dwt container ship MSC Alessia became disabled near Bremerhaven, Germany. The vessel had departed Bremerhaven when it suffered damage to its rudder. The container ship requested assistance and was taken under tow bound for Hamburg for repairs. No reports of injuries or pollution being released.
The high-speed ferry Toppy suffered damage and was disabled off Cape Sata, Japan. The ferry had left Kagoshima bound for Yakushima Island with 190 passengers and crew when it struck an object, possibly a whale, in the water. The crew contacted the Japanese Coast Guard who dispatched a patrol vessel and helicopter to the scene. Three injured crewmen were airlifted and taken to hospital. Two passengers suffered minor injuries. The patrol vessel has taken the Toppy under tow back to port. Reports state the vessel lost power, but was at no time at risk of sinking.
The 141 meter long, 17356 dwt freighter Amstelborg suffered hull damage while berthed at Gemlik, Turkey. The vessel was pushed against the quay by a strong wind puncturing the Amstelborg’s fuel tank. Reports state some 25 to 30 tons of fuel leaked into the water. Authorities has started clean-up operations. No reports of injuires.
