The 88 meter long, 2859 dwt freighter Ran went aground near Ålabodarna, Sweden. The Ran was en route to Leith from Wolgast with grain when it was driven aground. The Swedish Coast Guard responded to the scene. The master of the Ran was given a breathalyzer test that return positive for alcohol. He was later arrested. No reports of injuries to the seven crew on board at the time.
The 20 meter long, 60 dwt fishing vessel Ghandhi sank off Lisbon, Portugal. The crew contacted MRCC Spain stating the vessel had suffered water ingress in the engine room. The crew was unable to stop the flooding and need evacuation. A helicopter was dispatched from Portugal and were able to hoist the 9 crew off the Ghandi safely. No reports of injuries.
The tugboat Little Junior capsized and sank off Merida, Leyte, Philippines. The Little Junior was en route to Ormoc to conduct salvage operations for vessels that had run aground. The tugboat began to list when the crew sent out a distress call before jumping overboard before the Little Junior sank. The crew were rescued by another nearby vessel and returned to Cebu. The Philippine Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.
