The 243 meter long, 42966 dwt container ship MSC Alabama suffered a cargo shift near Valencia, Spain. The MSC Alabama was proceeding to Valencia from Perama when several containers shifted in heavy seas. No reports of injuries or damage to the vessel. Reports state several containers fell overboard.
The 75 foot long fishing vessel Aaron & Melissa sprung a leak while berthed at Gloucester, Massachusetts. The Coast Guard and local firefighters were called to the scene and placed booms around the fishing vessel to contain any pollution released. The cause of the water ingress was not reported.
The high-speed ferry Toppy suffered damage and was disabled off Cape Sata, Japan. The ferry had left Kagoshima bound for Yakushima Island with 190 passengers and crew when it struck an object, possibly a whale, in the water. The crew contacted the Japanese Coast Guard who dispatched a patrol vessel and helicopter to the scene. Three injured crewmen were airlifted and taken to hospital. Two passengers suffered minor injuries. The patrol vessel has taken the Toppy under tow back to port. Reports state the vessel lost power, but was at no time at risk of sinking.
