The cargo vessel Permata Lestari went aground off Pari Island, Indonesia. The freighter had left Cirebon in ballast and was heading towards the Merak Port in Banten Province when it hit the shallow waters off the Thousand Islands coast. The vessel’s grounding was due to the Permata Lestari’s master was unfamiliar with the area. Reports state that the 9 crewmen on board were safe and there were no injuries. Attempts to free the vessel will occur on the next high tide.
The cargo vessel Min Ningde Cargo 0202 capsized and sank off the Ningde City, Fujian Province, China. The vessel sent out a distress call that the vessel was sinking. Two of the 6 crewmen aboard were rescued. A search for the missing 4 crewmen is being conducted by the maritime safety administration.
The 9940 dwt cargo vessel DS Agility went aground while departing Copenhagen. The vessel required assistance from the tug and was towed back to Copenhagen. The vessel left the next day bound forBremerhaven, Germany. No reports of pollution, injuries or damage to the vessel.