The 120,000 gt, 360 meter long boxship MSC Luciana went aground on a sandbank in the Westerschelde after leaving Antwerp, Belgium. Initial attempts to free the boxship failed, but tugs were able to release the vessel with the rising tide. The MSC Luciana proceeded to Zeebrugge for inspection. No reports of injuries or pollution being released. The boxship had 7,000 containers on board at the time of the grounding.
The 4000 dwt tanker Clipper Sund suffered a chemical explosion while moored at a quay at Antwerp, Belgium. The explosion was caused by three chemicals leaked out. They came into contact which caused a chain reaction and resulting explosion and fire. One crewman suffered severe injuries and later died in hospital. The explosion occurred on the deck of the tanker limiting the damage to the vessel. A hazardous materials team is assisting in cleanup.
The 12744 dwt motor vessel Zelada Desgagnes collided with the 18150 dwt boxship MSC Patricia in the port of Antwerp, Belgium. The Zelada Desgagnes was heading out into the Western Scheldt Riverwhen it veered off to port and struck the MSC Patricia which was heading towards the Zandvliet Lock. The Zelada Desgagnes suffered significant damage with the hull holed above the waterline. The MSC Patricia suffered some damage, but was able to continue to the MSC terminal in Antwerp. Both vessels are berthed at the Antwerp Shiprepair yard for repairs. At the time of the accident (3 a.m.), there was a dense fog in the area.