The 62,921 dwt boxship RHL Fidelitas collided with a pilot boat and allided with the concrete pier at the port of Odessa, Ukraine. The pilot boat’s stern was crushed and later sank at the pier. The pier itself sustained significant damage. The cause of the accident was due to a main engine failure on the RHL Fidelitas. No reports of injuries or casualties. An investigation into the incident is being conducted.
The 115,700 dwt boxship Grete Mersk went aground off the port of Vung Tau, Vietnam. The Grete Mersk was attempting to enter the port with pilots on board when it grounded. The vessel was not fully loaded after leaving Malaysia which should allow the vessel to be freed at the next high tide. No reports of injuries or pollution being released.
Reports state the 127 meter long, 7,541 dwt boxship Reykjafoss went aground on arrival to Argentia, Newfoundland, Canada. While there were no injuries, the vessel will require assistance to be freed. Cargo slated for Reykjafoss has been transferred to another vessel. Earilier on April 30, the Reykajfoss became disabled just ouside Argentia. The vessel was sailing for Norfolk, Virginia when it struck an object damaging the propeller and knocking out the main engine. The Reykajfoss had to be towed back Argentia where the cargo was unloaded.
