The 85 meter long, 671 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Hebridean Isles allided with the pier in Stornoway, Scotland. The Hebridean Isles was attempting to berth when a heavy squall blew the vessel into the pier. No reports of injuries, but the ferry sustained some damage. No pollution was released.
The 124 meter long, 12124 dwt tanker Zoey collided with the 195 meter long, 34705 dwt container ship Hammonia Thracium in the Singapore Strait off Sebarok Island, Singapore. The Zoey struck into the Hammonia Thracium puncturing her hull and damaging one of her bunker tanks. No reports of injuries. Some 80 metric tons of fuel oil was released into the water. Authorities have dispatched teams to support clean-up efforts. An investigation into the cause of the collision has been launched. Reports state the Hammonia Thracium was crossing the traffic lanes prior to the incident.
The 88 meter long, 2864 dwt cargo vessel Elland sank off Durankulak, Bulgaria. The Elland had departed from Constanta with a cargo of plywood bound for Izmir when it became disabled due to an engine failure. While the crew attempted repairs to restore power, the cargo shifted. The Elland began to list 15 degrees to starboard with the list increasing the following hours. The crew sent out a distress call fearing the Elland may capsize. The 11 crew abandoned ship into the vessel’s lifeboat and were later rescued by the passing cargo vessel M. Izmir. The Elland eventually capsized and sank in 50 meters of water. No reports of injuries. An oil film was spotted where the vessel sank. Reports state the Elland had 10 tons of fuel on board at the time.
