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 16890 dwt car carrier Hoegh Delhi caught fire in the Mediterranean sea near Tunisia. The fire was extinguished by the crew and the vessel was able to proceed to Valletta, Malta where it berthed. No details to the amount of damage sustained in the fire. No reported injuries. The Hoegh Delhi was en route to Turkey from the United States.
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The 229 meter long, 27000 dwt car carrier Hoegh Asia ran aground at the entrance of Livorno, Italy. The vessel was entering the port with 6000 cars on board when it struck bottom. The Hoegh Asia remained firmly aground on the sandy bottom until the next day. Several tugs were able to refloat the vessel after shifting vehicles on the cargo decks. The car carrier proceeded into Livorno where it berthed. No reports of injuries or pollution being released. The Italian Coast Guard has dispatched inspectors to assess if the vessel suffered any hull damage.
