The 50 meter long, 80 dwt passenger ship True North caught fire while off Munster, Australia. The fire started in a cabin on the 3rd deck by a lamp. The passengers and crew were evacuated quickly while local fire brigades extinguished the blaze. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Reports state the fire caused about $100,000 (AUS) of damage on board the luxury cruise ship.
The 100 meter long, 6259 dwt freighter Princess Mary went aground near Fremantle, Australia. The freighter fully loaded with cargo was headed fro Christmas Island when it lost power and ran into the northern breakwater. The Princess Mary was able to refloat itself and proceeded to a nearby anchorage for inspections. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution release.
The 224 meter long, 74823 dwt bulk freighter Samatan ran aground at Gladstone, Australia. The Samatan was at anchor when it dragged allowing the freighter to drift onto a mud bank. The Samatan was later refloated the same day by the assistance of several tugs. The tugs towed the Samatan to deeper water where it was later inspected for damage. No reports of injuries or pollution being released. The Samatan had stopped at Gladstone to refuel after leaving Newcastle with a cargo of coal.
