The 225 meter long, 75200 dwt bulk freighter Thisseas and the 89 meter long, 2950 dwt freighter Plata Feeder collided on the Emilio Mitre Cana near Buenos Aires, Argentina. The Thisseas was heading down the canal after loading cargo at Renova when it collided with the Plata Feeder. Both vessels suffered only minor damage. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Both vessels proceeded to anchorage off Buenos Aires to be inspected.
The 59 meter long, 1127 dwt chemical tanker Glenn Australia went aground off Busunga Island, Palawan, Philippines. The Glenn Australia was en route to Singapore with 1000 tons of palm oil from Bintulu. No reports of injuries to the eight crew on board, damage or pollution released.
The 81 meter long, 2560 dwt freighter Steamer caught fire while at anchor in the Black Sea off Burgas, Bulgaria. The Steamer was waiting to take on a cargo of scrap when a fire broke out in the crew quarters. The crew requested assistance with two patrols dispatched to the scene. One vessel began to douse the fire while the other, with the assistance of a Coast Guard cutter, safely evacutated the crew. No reports of injuries. Reports state the fire may have been caused by an electrical short. No details on damage or if fire was extinguished.
