The 5215 dwt container ship Ragna became disabled in Vuosaari Channel near Helsinki, Finland. The Ragna had suffered engine failure and went adrift. The vessel avoided going aground when a pilot was able to push the vessel away from shallow waters. The Ragna was taken under tow back to Helsinki. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 112 meter long container ship Xing Tai 5 foundered off Shanghai, China. The vessel’s crew were able to send out a distress call before the container ship capsized and sank spilling crew and containers into the water. Eleven of the 16 crew were rescued. A nearby vessel pulled five crew from the water and a rescue helicopter lifted six others to safety. Authorities continue to search for the remaining five crew of the Xing Tai 5. Reports state over 20 containers were spotted floating on the water. The cause for capsizing was not reported.
The 125 meter long, 8800 dwt container ship 3 Oak went aground on the Kiel Canal while en route to Rotterdam from Szczecin. The 3 Oak had suffered engine failure and drifted onto the embankment. Traffic on the canal was halted until the vessel was refloated later the same day. The 3 Oak proceeded under its own power to Brunsbüttel where it was inspected before allowing the vessel continue on its voyage. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
