Bolivian registered freighter Ocean Blue sank 82 miles south of the Domican Republic (17 07.3 N, 69 50.0 W). The vessel had left the port of Rio Haina bound for Puerto Cabello, Venezuela. The entire crew of seven were rescued by the Liberian flag Adrian.
Mainland Vessel Fire
A mainland (China) vessel caught fire at the Yau Ma Tei typhoon shelter, Hong Kong, China. The fire injured 18 people (12 firemen, 6 sailors). The vessel was carrying a cargo of hardware waste (maybe paper and iron) from Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
M/V Hummer-H1
M/V Hummer-H1 ran aground off Calatagan, Batangas, Philippines. The cargo vessel was carrying 1,119 crates of plywood. The vessel’s captain, Marcelino Medado, requested assistance from the Phlippine Coast Guard. Vessel suffered damage with cracks along the bow. No pollution was sighted around the vessel.