The 78 meter long, 3099 dwt freighter Sea Blue went aground off Sharjah, UAE. The Sea Blue had departed from Dubai in bad weather bound for several ports along the East Africa. The vessel only traveled a short distance when it had suffered engine failure. Pushed by wind and waves, the Sea Blue quickly went ashore. No reports of injuries to the 11 crew on board. Conflicting reports state the vessel may be dismantled on site or will be later refloated.
The fishing vessel 414 dwt Altair became disabled in the Sea of Okhotsk near Kamchatka, Russia. The Altair had its propeller entangled in nets. The crew requested assistance with the salvage tug Predanny responding. The tug towed the Altair to a protected area where divers cleared the propeller of the nets. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 248 meter long, 105657 dwt tanker Petrokrepost became disabled in the Atlantic Ocean near Corvo Island, Azores. The Petrokrepost was en route to La Coruna from Philadelphia. No further details reported.
