The 86 meter long self-propelled barge Rubiships VIII became disabled on the Danube near Deggendorf, Germany. The Rubiships VIII was en route to Deggendorf from Straubing when the vessel’s rudder broke. The crew was able to make an emergency anchoring. The Rubiships VIII was taken under tow to Deggendorf and will be later towed to Linz for repairs.
The 70 meter long, 1730 dwt cement carrier Sumise Maru No. 38 collided with the 52 meter long, 696 dwt chemical tanker Kaisei Maru in the Japan Sea off Hyogo, Japan. The Sumise Maru was proceeding in ballast from Osaka to Ako when it was struck by the Kaisei Maru. The Sumise Maru filled with with water and sank 3 hours later. One crewman on each vessel was injured in the collision. The Kaisei Maru was able to proceed under its own power to Himeji. The tanker was carrying 1000 tons of methanol from Osaki-Kamijima to Himeji.
The 74 meter long converted luxury yacht Giant I caught fired while moored at a quay at Velsen-Noord, Netherlands. The fire started on a mattress in one of the crew cabins which resulted in heavy smoke. The local fire brigade responded and were able to extinguish the fire in a short time. Four crew suffered smoke inhalation and three taken to hospital. The amount of damage sustained on the vessel was not reported. The cause of the fire was still unknown.
