The 132 meter long, 7075 dwt freighter Iohann Mahmastal became disabled in the Adriatic Sea near Montenegro. The Iohann Mahmastal was en route to Biela from Alexandria when it suffered a steering failure. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 208 meter long, 4915 dwt passenger cruise ship Zenith caught fire near Venice, Italy. The fire started in the vessel’s engine room while the cruise ship was en route to Venice from Ravenna with 1672 passengers on board. The crew was able to extinguish the blaze, but the fire had damaged the main engine disabling the ship. The Zenith dropped anchor until it could be towed to Venice. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Reports state the repairs to the engine would be completed by the following day.
The 89 meter long, 3792 dwt freighter Ostgard became disabled after engine failure near the Belle Isle, Bay of Biscay. The crew attempted repairs, but was unable to restart the engine. A salvage tug was dispatched to tow the Ostgard to Saint-Nazaire. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The Ostgard was en route to Rochefort, France from Sweden with a cargo of lumber.
