The 82 meter long, 1900 dwt freighter FB Glory allided with a moored barge at Papenburg, Germany. The FB Glory was departing from Papenburg when it suffered engine failure while moving astern. The freighter drifted into it struck a barge moored alongside the quay. Both vessels suffered only slight damage. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The water police launched an investigation into the incident. The FB Glory was allowed to proceed on its voyage to Cuxhaven.
The 168 meter long, 26591 dwt bulk freighter Voyager K went aground while attempting to berth in Chittagong, Bangladesh. The Voyager K had arrived from Russia with 22,000 tons of wheat and remained at the outer anchorage. The port authority attempted to berth the vessel, but the tide had receded and the Voyager K became stuck in the river. Authorities state the vessel was expected to refloat itself on the following rising tide. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 7698 dwt freighter Asia Peace sank in stormy seas in the Luzon Strait, Philippines. The freighter had departed from Papua New Guinea bound for China with a cargo off timber. While off the northeastern Philippines, the Asia Peace was swept by waves four to five meters high. The waves caused the timber cargo to shift resulting in hull plates fracturing. The freighter suffered water ingress and began to list. The crew sent out a distress call and abandoned ship before the vessel sank. The 32573 dwt bulk freighter Yangtze Eternal responded and was able to rescue 20 crewmen from the Asia Peace. Conflicting reports state there was 20 or 25 crew on board at the time.
