The 5207 dwt boxship Clonlee drifted aground on the Tyne River near Littlehaven beach, England. The 100 meter long vessel lost power after an electrical fault. There was no damage and no pollution was released. Tugs were able to lighten the load so that the Clonlee to free itself with the next high tide.
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.
The 24,000 dwt boxship Miltiadis Junior III allided with the pierhead while entering the Brunsbuettel locks from Bremerahven, Germany. The vessel suffered damaged to its forepeak and proceeded to Kiel for temporary repairs. The Miltiadis Junior III was bound for Gdynia, Poland.