The 225 meter long, 38851 dwt bulk freighter Ligari collided with another vessel off Busan, South Korea. The Ligari was en route to Rizhao, China from Washington, United States with 66,000 tons of corn. No reports of injuries. The Ligari suffered damage and dropped anchor awaiting salvage crews. No further details reported.
The 1004 foot long, dwt 62335 bulk carrier Mesabi Miner collided with the 68 meter long, Coast Guard cutter Hollyhock near the Mackinac Bridge in the Straits of Mackinac. The Hollyhock was breaking ice with several lake freighters following behind with the Miner following astern of the icebreaker. When the Hollyhock hit an ice pressure ridge, it suddenly halted. The Mesabi Miner was unable to stop and struck the stern of the cutter. The cutter had significant damage to its stern and fantail while the Mesabi Miner sustained damage to its bow. The Mesabi Miner was freed later the same day by the assistance of cutters Biscayne Bay and Katmai Bay. The Hollyhock proceeded to St. Ignace aided by the cutter Biscayne Bay. The Mesabi Miner continued on its way to Gary, Indiana with its cargo of iron ore. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
The 93 meter long, 4400 dwt bulk freighter Sae Byol went aground off Haimao Island near Dalian, China. The Sae Byol suffered water ingress and the hull broke open. The crew contacted the Liaoning Sea Rescue which dispatched a helicopter to the scene. The 15 crewmen from the Sae Byol abandoned ship with 14 being rescued from a life raft. No further details reported.
