The 183 meter long, 46769 dwt bulk freighter Emily Manx allided on the Weser with the quay at Bremen, Germany. The quay suffered on scratches while the vessel suffered a 30 foot dent along its hull. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Authorities have detained the vessel while the incident is under investigation.
A fire broke out on a duck boat had 28 tourists on excursion in London on the Thames River. The amphibious boat was near the Lambeth Bridge when the blaze started. The vessel was enveloped in dense smoke forcing 15 people to jump into the Thames. The local fire brigade responded rescuing those in the water and still on the smoke-filled boat. Two passengers were taken to hospital for smoke inhalation. Reports state the remainder of passengers were in shock, but all 28 passengers and 2 crew were accounted for. The port authorities has launched an investigation into the incident.
The 220 meter long, 39295 dwt container ship Lilac suffered a fire while moored off-shore of Table Bay, South Africa. The crew alerted the South African authorities that a fire had broken out in one their holds. The master of the vessel stated they were fighting to contain the fire, but he had not declared an emergency. The NSRI dispatched boats from Table Bay, Bakoven and Hout Bay to the scene to standby in case the 21 crewmen of the Lilac need to abandon ship. A short time later the Lilac entered the port at Table Bay and berthed at the container terminal where it was met by the local fire brigade and rescue services. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
