The 143 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Prevelis ran aground off an islet near Santorin, Greece. The Prevelis, loaded with 190 passengers from Piraeus, struck the islet Aspronisi while attempting to enter the port at Santorin. Divers inspected the hull and found no damage. The Prevelis proceeded under its own power to Santorin. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. Initial reports state the vessel may have lost power before it went aground.
The 129 meter long, 13153 dwt chemical tanker Lady Cordelia ran aground while approaching the entrance to the port of Mocha, Yemen. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. Divers were requested to do an inspection of the hull before any attempts to refloat the vessel are started.
The 763 dwt tanker Nur Eye 1 caught fire while off Port Klang, Malaysia. The tanker was loaded with 180 tons of fuel on board when a fire broke out in the engine room. The blaze quickly grew and forced the 11 crew on board to abandon ship. All 11 crewmen from the Nur Eye 1 were rescued by the water police. Firefighting tugs were dispatched and were able to extinguish the blaze, but the tanker’s superstructure and engine room were completely burnt out. Reports state the fire did not reach the tanker’s cargo. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
