The 323 meter long, 99678 dwt container ship OOCL Southampton collided with the 98 meter long freighter Hang Sheng 18 off the coast of Hong Kong. The OOCL Southampton struck into the Hang Sheng 18 which sank soon after. All 12 crewmen of the Hang Sheng 18 were later rescued by other nearby vessels. An oil sheen was spotted over where the freighter sank. The OOCL Southampton proceeded to a nearby anchorage. No further details reported.
The 259 meter long, 56880 dwt container ship MSC Regina became disabled and went aground while on the St. Lawrence River near Grondines, Quebec. The vessel had suffered a power blackout and drifted out of the navigation channel. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. Two tugs were dispatched to refloat the vessel. The MSC Regina was en route to Sines, Portugal from Montreal.
The 292 meter long, 61407 dwt container ship Safmarine Makutu collided with the 110 meter long, 6572 dwt freighter Pices off the island of Shikoku, Japan. Neither vessel sustained any damage and were able to proceed on to their destinations. No reports of injuries on either vessel. The authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
