The 23 meter long passenger ferry Felix was struck by a barge on the Rhine near St. Goarshausen, Germany. The barge was proceeding downstream when it slammed into the Felix while moored at its berth. Damage was minor and no one was injured. The master of the barge had made a navigational error resulting in the allision. The water police has launched an investigation into the incident.
The 117 meter long, 7130 dwt container ship Samarga became disabled in the Sea of Japan off the Korean Peninsula. The Samarga had suffered engine failure while en route to Vladivostok from Busan with a cargo of vehicles. The Samarga went adrift, but was in no danger as conditions were moderate. The crew requested assistance with a salvage tug departed from Vladivostok and would be on scene the next day. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 62 meter long, 669 dwt fishing vessel Okhotnik caught fire while docked at Vladivostok, Russia. The five crew on boarde were able to escape the flames. The local fire brigade responded as the flames engulfed the cargo hold. The hold loaded with packaging materials made the fire difficult to extinguished. After several hours, the fire fighters were able to bring the fire under control. One crew man suffered injuries from smoke inhalation and was taken to hospital for treatment. The source of the fire was not reported.
