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.
The 169 meter long, 15933 dwt container ship Flottbek allided with a quay at Bremerhaven. The Flottbek was attempting to dock when it struck the quay. The vessel’s hull was punctured while the quay suffered some damage. No reports of injuries or pollutoin released. The Flottbek was allowed to proceed and departed for Hamburg.
The 190 meter long, 39768 dwt tanker Santa Ana suffered an explosion while undergoing repairs at Bremerhaven, Germany. The explosion in the engine room injured 11 people who suffered burns or broken bones. Three workers suffered severe burns and were flown to nearby hospitals. The workers and crew closed off entrances to the engine room and engaged the CO2 fire suppressing system preventing the fire spreading to other sections of the vessel. The local fire brigade arrived and quickly extinguished the blaze.
