The 137 meter long freighter Fortunagracht allided while entering the Kiel Canal at Brunsbüttel, Germany. The Fortunagracht was attempting to enter the lock when it struck against the lock wall. The vessel suffered 10 meter long dent along its port side. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The water police launched an investigation into the incident. The Fortunagracht was allowed to proceed on to Sundsvall.
The 522 gt ro-ro passenger ferry KMP Munawar sank off Lombok Island, Indonesia. The ferry departed the port of Kayangan, Lombok during the early morning with 50 upto 160 passengers and several trucks, minibuses and motorcycles bound for Poto Tano on Sumbawa Island. A few hours later the vessel developed a list before it capsized and sank near Poto Tano. Survivors reported that the vessel had spotted a leak and passengers notified the crew before the vessel developed a list. Passengers clung on to life vests before they were rescued. Three passengers perished. Conflicting reports state there may be additional missing persons.
On December 29, 2013, the 55700 gt car carrier Gravity Highway collided with the 44404 dwt chemical tanker Maritime Maisie off Busan, South Korea. The car carrier was on sea trials with 64 staff and crew when it struck into the port side of the tanker. The Maritime Maisie suffered 8 meter hole and suffered a small explosion as two chemical containers of paraxylene and crylonitrile caught fire. Authorities dispatched over a dozen rescue vessels and helicopters to the scene. All 91 persons from both vessels were safely evacuated. Some crew suffered minor injuries from slight burns. Authorities stated that the fire was under the control, but some 4000 tons of chemicals had already burned. The tanker may break-up or sink as the vessel developed a 20 degree list from the water ingress. The Maritime Maisie was en route to Ningbo from Busan. The car carrier was taken under tow to a nearby shipyard. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
