The 2443 dwt freighter Eems Chrystal went aground in the Baltic Sea at Vierow, Germany. The Eems Chrystal was attempted to berth when it went grounded. No reports of injuries. A tug was released the Eems Chrystal the following day. Divers found some damages including a small leak. No reports of pollution released.
The 270 meter long, 53540 dwt container ship MSC Kyoto went aground in the Mobile Ship Channel near Mobile, Alabama. The MSC Kyoto had suffered steering failure and went out of the channel fairway between buoys 36 and 38. The boxship was refloated later the same day on the rising tide with the assistance of two tugs. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The MSC Kyoto was en route from Tampa to Mobile.
The 19 meter long towboat Ruben with an empty barge allided with the bridge over the Prinses Margriet Canal at Oude Schouw, Netherlands. The vessels were able pass under the bridge and moored nearby. Authorities dispatched teams to inspect for damage and investigate the incident. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
