The 139 meter long, 11051 dwt container ship Iris Bolten became disabled near Breiholz, Germany. The Iris Bolten had suffered an explosion in the engine room resulting in the vessel to lose power. The crew made an emergency anchor before requesting assistance. Several tugs were dispatched and took the container ship under tow to Brunsbuettel. No further details reported.
The 123 meter long, 8321 dwt freighter Wilson Newport went aground in Adriatic Sea near Gios Georgios, Greece. The vessel struck the island and was hard aground, but no reports of water ingress or pollution released. No injuries to the 10 crew on board. Authorities have dispatched an anti-pollution vesel to the scene. A tug was also standing by in the area. The freighter was en route to Antwerp from Gemlik, Turkey.
The 12703 gt reefer Ming Yang caught fire near Okinawa, Japan. The vessel had suffered an explosion from the main engine resulting starting the fire. The crew were forced to seek shelter in the bow section as the stern became engulf in thick smoke. Some 21 crew were able to escape into a life raft while the remaining 43 awaited on deck. The Japan Coast Guard responded sending patrol vessels and aircraft to the scene. All the crew were safely rescued with three suffering minor injuries. Reports state the vessel was en route to China from South America. The owners of Ming Yang have arranged salvage of the vessel.
