The 82 meter long, 2600 dwt freighter Osman Dogruyol became disabled in the Dardanelles near Guzeylah, Turkey. The Osman Dogruyol had suffered engine failure and the vessel requested assistance. A vessel was dispatched and took the Osman Dogruyol under tow and proceeded to a safe anchorage. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 121 meter long, 6800 dwt container ship BF Fortaleza became stranded at Emden, Germany. The BF Fortaleza was attempted to moor when it became stuck onto an embankment. The vessel was undamaged, but a piling at the quay was damaged. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The container ship was being refitted after a long lay up.
The 52 meter long, 750 dwt freighter Scan Trans became disabled off the island of Hitra, Norway. The Scan trans had damaged its rudder and was unable to drop anchor. The Scan Trans was assisted by the fishing vessel Smaragd before a NSSR lifeboat took the vessel under tow. The vessels proceeded to Hestvika where the Scan Trans safely moored. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
