The 25 meter long tender vessel Natalia Bekker allided with a platform in the wind farm off the German Bight. The tender had suffered damage to its bow, but was able to proceed to Borkum. No reports of injuries to the six crew on board. The Natalia Bekker proceeded to Emden where it was inspected. Reports state the vessel continued to a shipyard on the Weser.
The 110 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge Ireen allided on the Rhine near Vogelgrun, Germany. The Ireen was proceeding northbound from Birsfelden in ballast when it approached the lock. As it entered the lock, the crew lost control and the tanker rammed the lock gates and wall. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Both the Ireen and the lock sustained severe damage. The lock was reported to be inoperable and the second lock had been taken out of service. The next day workmen were able to bring the second lock into service to allow ship traffic to continue.
A freighter caught fire off the coast of Sharjah, UAE. The fire quickly engulfed the freighter with the crew being rescued by the coast guard. Reports state some crew members suffered burns and were taken to hospital for treatment. The vessel remained ablaze until it was gutted and sank. No further details reported.
