The 90 meter long, 4891 dwt general cargo freighter Waaldijk ran aground on the Kiel Canal near Kudensee, Germany. The vessel had lost steering and ran onto the south embankment. The crew requested assistance with a tug dispatched to the scene. The tug Luchs was able to refloat the Waaldijk which proceeded on its voyage. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 193 meter long, 30586 dwt cargo/container ship Antonio caught fire while berthed in Corpus Christi, Texas. While the crew was unloading a cargo of wind turbine blades, the fire broke out inside one of the cargo when sparks from a welding torch set some wood supports alight. Local fire crews battled the blaze for several hours fighting hot spots and dense black smoke. The firefighters were able to extinguish the blaze, but two had to be taken to hospital. One firefighter suffered smoke inhalation while the other heat exhaustion. No reports of injuries to the crew of the Antonio.
The 195 meter long, 47119 dwt bulk carrier Thor Horizon suffered a fire while in the Gulf of Bothnia off Pori, Finland. The fire started in the engine room disabling the vessel. The crew was able to contain the fire to the engine room, but the fire severely damaged the main engine. No reports of injuries to the 23 crew on board. The Thor Horizon was taken under tow by 2 tugs and proceeded to Pori, Finland.
