The 55 meter long self-propelled barge Tranquilo ran aground on the IJssel near Doesburg, Netherlands. The Tranquilo was entering the IJssel from the Rhine when it grounded. The barge was unable to refloat itself and requested assistance. Two barges responded and tried in vain to pull the Tranquilo free, but the barge remain stuck. Reports state the low water level at the IJssel may have caused the grounding. No reports of injuries.
The 185 meter long, 42529 dwt bulk carrier Thor Endeavour allided with the 28 meter long tugboat Bugsier 15 allided at the entrance to the lock of the Kiel Canal at Brunsbüttel, Germany. The Thor Endeavour had arrived from Ijmuiden and was being assisted by the tug Bugsier 15 into the lock. Upon entering the lock, the Thor Endeavour allided with the Bugsier 15 pushing the tug into the lock gate.
The Bugsier 15 had suffered just minor damage with part of its fendering torn. The lock gate did sustain some damage requiring a closer inspection. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The water police did not detain the bulk carrier. The Thor Endeavour proceeded on it’s voyage through the canal with two tugs assisting.
The 65 foot long passenger ship Spirit of Kona ran ashore and later sank near the Kailua-Kona Lighthouse on the island of Hawaii. The vessel broke free as Tropical Storm Darby passed over the island. The Spirit of Kona washed up on the rocks sustaining significant damage before the vessel drifted offshore and sank. No reports of injuries as no one was on board at the time of the incident. Authorities report large chunks of floatsom and diesel fuel along the shore. The passenger ship had some 600 gallons of diesel fuel on board along with hydraulic and lube oils. Reports state the vessel was valued over 1 million dollars (US).
