The 85 meter long self-propelled barge Pankgraf allided on the Hannover-Linden Canal with a bridge at Seelze, Germany. The Pankgraf was coming from the Mittelland canal in ballast when it struck the bridge. The Pankgraf’s wheelhouse was completely destroyed and the vessel continued to drift until it struck two other boats in the nearby marina. Reports state damage to be at least 150,000 euros.
The 22 meter long fishing vessel Pacific Queen struck bottom and went aground near Petersburg, Alaska. The Pacific Queen suffered water ingress and the crew requested assistance. The crew of three abandoned ship and were rescued by the near by fishing vessel Windham Bay just as a Coast Guard helicopter arrived. No reports of injuries.
The fishing vessel Coral Sea went aground off Gourd Island near Ketchikan, Alaska. The five crew abandoned into the vessel’s life raft and were rescued by the fishing vessel Time Bandit.
The 69 meter long, 1598 dwt freighter Yuan Heng was blown aground off Pamarawan, Philippines. The freighter had been anchored when the waves from the typhoon Labuyo cause its anchor to drag. No crew was on board at the time. The Yuan Heng had been anchored Lucanin for over four years when it abandoned by the owner after failing to pay harbor fees. The freighter had its engine removed and was vessel was covered in rust. No reports of pollution.
