The 100 meter long, 6366 dwt freighter Adrana allided with the jetty at Bremerhaven, Germany. The Adrana was attempting to enter the port when it struck the north pier. The freighter suffered only minor damage to its bow, but the pier reported significant damage. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Reports state the cause of allision was due to a navigational mistake.
The 27 meter long tug RT Stephanie collided with two vessels in the port of Bremerhaven, Germany. The tug was attempting to pull the 180 meter long, 14487 dwt car carrier Atlas Highway when it struck the struck the stern of the 264 meter long, 48988 dwt car carrier Endurance then struck the Atlas Highway. The RT Stephanie had its wheelhouse windows smashed. No reports of injuries or pollution released. No reports of damage to either car carrier. The RT Stephanie proceeded to the shipyard for repairs. The water police reported the second collision was caused by the master of the tug attempting to avoid the first collision.
The 199 meter long, 18668 dwt car-carrier Euphrates Highway allided with a quay in the Weser River at the locks at Bremerhaven, Germany. The Euphrates Highway was being assisted by a tug when the towline snapped. The port side of the car-carrier struck against the quay suffering minor damage to the vessel and the quay. No reports of injuries or pollution released. After inspection, the Euphrates Highway was allowed to proceed and departed for Zeebrugge.
