The 76 meter long cargo vessel Fukuyoshi Maru No. 1 allided with the breakwater at Taketoyo, Honshu, Japan. The vessel had made a navigational error with the bow striking the breakwater. The Fukuyoshi Maru No. 1 sustained damage to its bow and the breakwater suffered damage. No reports of injuries.
Authorities were able to pull the Fukuyoshi Maru No. 1 free some five hours later. The vessel proceeded to berth in Taketoyo where it will undergo surveys.
On November 17, the 87 meter long, 2942 dwt cargo vessel Carina allided with the lock wall on the Kiel Canal at Brunsbüttel, Germany. Strong winds caused the vessel’s starboard bow to strike the lock while its stern hit the opposite wall. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The lock only sustained minor damage. The Carina was able to continue on its voyage to Moerdijk on the following day.
The 499 ton cargo vessel Takamaru ran aground just offshore of Tomakomai City, Hokkaido, Japan. The Takamaru was en route to Tomakomai from Aomori when it was blown ashore by a severe gale. The crew requested assistance which was received by the coast guard. The Coast Guard dispatched a helicopter to the scene and hosted all four crew off the Takamaru to safety. No reports of injuries.
Reports state the vessel had sustained damage, but conditions had prevented any inspection. No pollution was reported around the vessel.