The 110 meter long, 6900 dwt freighter Pitztal allided with a lock in the Kiel Canal at Brunsbüttel, Germany. The Pitztal was entering the lock when it struck the lock gate. Both the vessel and the lock gate suffered slight damage. The Pitztal was allowed to continue to Kiel where it was inspected. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The Pitztal was en route to St. Petersburg from Rotterdam.
The 82 meter long, 1900 dwt freighter FB Glory allided with a moored barge at Papenburg, Germany. The FB Glory was departing from Papenburg when it suffered engine failure while moving astern. The freighter drifted into it struck a barge moored alongside the quay. Both vessels suffered only slight damage. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The water police launched an investigation into the incident. The FB Glory was allowed to proceed on its voyage to Cuxhaven.
The 145 meter long LPG tanker Golden Miller suffered explosion while berthed at Aratú, Brazil. The Golden Miller was loading 5,800 tons of propane gas when a compressor failed causing the explosion and resulting fire. A large plume of black smoke covered the vessel. The local fire brigade responded and was able to bring the fire under control aided by six tugs equipped with water cannons. Two crewmen of 22 crew members on board suffered minor injuries. Authorities placed oil boom around the vessel as oil pollution was released. Reports states nearby residents report a strong smell of fuel in the area.
