On August 2, the 38 meter long crane barge Liesveld sank on the Eem River between Hoogland and Soest, Netherlands. The Liesveld had been moored along a quay when it flooded on its port side. An excavator on the deck fell overboard and some oil and diesel fuel was released into the water. Authorities placed booms around the Liesveld to contain any pollution. No reports of injuries. The cause of the flooding was not reported.
The 210 meter long, 35239 dwt container ship Mercosul Santos collided with a tug on the Amazon River near Obidios, Brasil. The Mercosul Santos was headed towards Manaus when it struck a tug that was pushing nine barges. One barge was cut in two and sank to the river bottom. Another barge was crushed and remain stuck on the bulbous bow of the Mercosul Santos.
Nine of the 11 crew who were on board the barges and tug were reported as missing and feared dead. Authorities requested divers from Santarem to search for the missing crew.
Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
The 80 meter long, 3304 dwt cargo vessel Anda sank in the Black Sea near Sevastopol, Crimea. The vessel had departed from Kerch bound for Tripoli with a cargo of wheat. Reports state the vessel ignored gale warnings and headed out into stormy seas. The vessel didn’t travel far before it lost stability and developed a list. The 9 crew on board abandoned ship with some escaping in the lifeboat and others into the life raft before the Anda capsized and sank. Search and Rescue were alerted and 8 crew were rescued. One crewman was listed as missing.