The 24 meter long fishing vessel Klazina became disabled near Sylt, Germany. The Klazina had suffered engine damage and the vessel had gone adrift. The crew requested assistance with the DGzRS responding. The DGzRS dispatched a lifeboat to the scene. The lifeboat was able to take the Klazina under tow and proceeded safely to Havneby. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
The 53 meter long freighter Shu Hang 998 sank in the South China Sea in Typhoon Haiyan near Sanya, China. The Shu Hang 998 had dropped anchor off Sanya Port planning to ride out the storm. During the strong winds and large waves, the vessel’s mooring lines snapped. The storm pushed the vessel away from Sanya before it was overwhelmed and foundered. The seven crew on board were initially reported missing. Rescues efforts the following day recovered two bodies.
The 667 dwt coastal freighter Tomi Elegance went ashore by strong waves caused by Typhoon Haiyan in Tacloban city, Philippines. Another unidentified freighter also went ashore next to the Tomi Elegance. The bow of the freighter sustained bow damage. Both vessels rest several hundred meters from the shoreline. No further details reported.
