The 200 meter long, 51406 dwt bulk carrier Guo Dian 2 collided with the 178 meter long, 32993 dwt bulk carrier He De off Shanghai, China. The two vessels collided sustaining damage and water ingress, but neither vessel was in danger of sinking. No reports of injuries. Both vessels were detained and were last reported at anchorage off Shanghai.
Suoyarvi
The 81 meter long, 2300 dwt general cargo vessel Suoyarvi ran aground on the Svir River near St. Petersburg, Russia. The vessel was en route to Helsinki from Vytegra with 1220 tons of lumber when the vessel grounded. The vessel was later refloated and continued on its voyage. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
Explorer
The 291 meter long, 82500 dwt LNG tanker Explorer caught fire in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Gujarat, India. The tanker was en route to Dahej when a fire broke out in the engine room. The crew responded and was able to extinguish the blaze, but the fire damage was significant. The LNG tanker was disabled and went adrift. The Explorer requested assistance with multiple tugs responding. The tugs took the Explorer under tow. No reports of injuries or pollution released.