The 137 meter long freighter Fortunagracht suffered water ingress while moored at Antwerp, Belgium. The freighter had suffered a leak in the cargo hold causing the vessel to list to port against the quay. The local fire brigade along with two tugs assisted keeping the Fortunagracht while the crew made repairs. Reports state a portion of the cargo had fallen into the hold piercing the hull. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
The 94 meter long, 4999 dwt tanker Key Fighter allided with the quay at Fynsværket, Denmark. The tanker was headed to Odense when it crashed into the dock. No reports of injuries or any pollution released. The Key Fighter was able to continue on to Odense. Authorities were notified of the incident. Reports state a pilot was on board at the time of allision.
The 174 meter long, 29810 dwt tanker Pratibha Cauvery went aground near Besant Nagar, India. The vessel had unloaded its cargo at Chennai when a cyclone struck. The rough seas and high winds pushed the vessel aground just meters from shore. Twenty-two of the 37 crewmen on board decided to abandon ship by using one of the vessel’s lifeboats. However, the rough seas quickly capsized the lifeboat sending the men into the water. Six men were washed away while the others held onto the capsized lifeboat. Local fishermen, Indian Coast Guard and Navy were able to rescue the men. No reports of pollution released. Authorities state the tanker will be refloated.
