The 31 meter long ferry Langeoog 1 became disabled while off Langeoog, Germany. The ferry’s propeller had been fouled by rope went adrift. Another vessel pulled alongside and aided the Langeoog 1 to a sandbar where the ferry was beached. The following low tide, both vessels were high and dry allowing the crew of the Langeoog 1 to clear the rope. The vessels were refloated on the following high tide. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 50 meter long feeder vessel Sui Hai Yun 382 ran aground near Tuen Mun, Hong Kong. The Sui Hai Yun 382 was en route to Tuen Mun to unload a cargo of containers when it suffered engine failure and power black out. The feeder vessel went adrift until it went ashore onto the beach. No reports of injuries to the seven crew on board or damage to the vessel. The Sui Hai Yun 382 was later refloated the same day. The marine police was investigating the incident.
On June 6, the 16 meter long fishing vessel Emma Louise became disabled off Newlyn Harbour, Cornwall. The crabber had developed a fault in its steering gear and was unable to maneuver. The vessel requested assistance with the RNLI lifeboat from Newyln responding. The lifeboat was quickly able to connect a towline to the Emma Louise and proceeded back to Newlyn. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
