The 30 meter long, 233 dwt tugboat Svitzer Myall allided with a pier at Newcastle, Australia. The tug was damaged and suffered water ingress. Other tugs in the area assisted the Svitzer Myall back into port. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Reports state the cause of the allision was due to a technical fault.
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.
