The 366 meter long, 140958 dwt container ship MSC Renee allided with the Berendrechtsluis Lock in Antwerp, Belgium. The MSC Renee was proceeding out of Antwerp bound for Dunkirk when it struck the lock resulting in a 15 meter long hull breach above the water line. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The MSC Renee proceeded to Deurganckdok to unload cargo before continuing for repairs.
The 87 meter long, 590 dwt passenger ship Serenissima went aground while entering Oban Bay near Argyll, Scotland. The Serenissima was loaded with 61 passengers and 51 crew when it became stuck near the harbour on a sand bank known as Corran Ledge. The vessel contacted the RNLI who dispatched a lifeboat to the scene. The RNLI lifeboat was able to refloat the vessel the following day. The Serenissima proceeded into Oban Bay where it anchored and underwent inspection. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 100 meter long, 6366 dwt freighter Adrana allided with the jetty at Bremerhaven, Germany. The Adrana was attempting to enter the port when it struck the north pier. The freighter suffered only minor damage to its bow, but the pier reported significant damage. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Reports state the cause of allision was due to a navigational mistake.
