On August 13, the 184 meter long container ship MSC Elsa 3 allided with the bulk carrier Katina near Hodeidah, Yemen. The MSC Elsa 3 was attempting to manuever to leave the anchorage when it struck the Katina. The Katina was undamaged, but the MSC Elsa 3 had sustained damage in its forecastle. The boxship returned to port and was inspected before allowed to continue on its voyage to Salaiah. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
On August 1, the 182 meter long, 44,183 dwt bulk carrier Benita sank off Mauritius while being towed to India to be scrapped. The Benita had run aground on June 17 when a brawl broke out amongst the crew and the vessel ran onto the rocky shore of Mauritius. Salvagers were able to debunker and refloat the Benita, but it was found the vessel was too damaged and was to be demolished. Reports stated the Benita developed a list while under tow and sank by the stern. No reports of injuries. The Benita now rests at a depth of 4,400 meters.
The 56 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Shoyo Maru allided with the moored 235 meter long, 91,569 dwt bulk carrier Dyna Camellia near the port of Kure, Hiroshima, Japan. The ferry was headed to Matsuyama with 62 passengers when it had suffered a power blackout and lost control before striking the Dyna Camellia moored at a nearby quay. Three passengers were slightly injured, but no damage reported. Reports state the Shoyo Maru cancelled its voyage and returned to Kure.
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