The 105 meter long cargo vessel Pacific Dawn ran aground off Harlingen, Netherlands. The Pacific Dawn had suffered engine failure just as departed from Harlingen and drifted aground just off the breakwater. The crew dropped anchor while two tugs were requested. The tugs were able to pull the cargo vessel free. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The crew was later able to restart the main engine and the Pacific Dawn was escorted to Mongstad.
The 42 meter long fishing vessel Kristin – GK 457 became disabled off Látrabjarg, Iceland. The trawler had suffered engine failure and went adrift. The Icelandic Coast Guard vessel Thor was dispatched to assist. The Thor was able to attach a towline and both vessels proceeded to Reykjavik. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 129 meter long dredger Alexander V Humboldt allided with a quay along the Elbe near the Köhlbrand, Germany. The dredge was heading downstream when it suffered engine failure. The Alexander V Humboldt drifted until it struck the quay. Both the vessel’s bow and the quay sustained damage. The dredge was later escorted to Kronprinzen. Reports state the water police has launched an investigation into the incident. No reports of injuries or pollution released.