The 16 meter long fishing vessel Alize 3 became disabled while off Écréhous, France. The Alize 3 had its propeller fouled by shipping container nylon cover. The Coast Guard dispatched a patrol boat to the scene. Two divers were able to clear the propeller and the fishing vessel was able to resume its voyage. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 100 meter long, 4443 dwt freighter Werra became disabled while transiting the Bosphorus. The Werra was en route to Constanta from Tuzla when it suffered engine failure. The crew contacted the vessel traffic control which dispatched a tug and lifeboat to the scene. The tug was able to take the vessel under tow and moored at Büyükdere. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 29 meter long ro-ro ferry Stettin allided on the Kiel Canal while attempting to berth in Brundbüttel, Germany. The Stettin had suffered engine failure before crashing into a barrier. A bollard on the ferry broke free while the barrier crashed onto the deck of the ferry. No reports of injuries. The Stettin was pulled out of service for repairs.
