The 100 meter long, 3725 dwt container ship Bermuda Islander ran aground on the Delaware River near Salem, New Jersey. The boxship had suffered a power blackout and went adrift when it ran aground. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The Bermuda Islander was refloated the following day and berthed in Salem.
On August 11, the 107 meter long, 5918 dwt container ship Merry Star ran aground in the Tsushima Strait outside the port of Hakata, Japan. The Merry Star had suffered hull damage with water ingress along with pollution released. The boxship fuel tank had ruptured and a sheen was spotted around the vessel. A tug was dispatched to the scene, but it was determined to remove the remaining fuel on board before refloating. A lighter tanker was dispatched from Hakata a few days later. No reports of injuries.
On August 1, the 231 meter long, 41986 dwt container ship Northern Democrat allided with the 294 meter long, 67,000 dwt container ship Mol Empire at Port Klang, Malaysia. The Northern Democrat was doing a maneuver in the harbour when it struck the stern of the Mol Empire. Both vessels sustained slight damage. Three containers fell off the Northern Democrat and one of the cranes on the quay sustained damage. No reports of injuries. Reports state both vessels were allowed to continue on their voyages after inspected by Authorities.
