The 104 meter long heavy lift carrier Papenburg became disabled on the Ems River. The Papenburg had suffered engine failure while en route to Papenburg from Rostock. The vessel was able to make an emergency anchoring to avoid going aground. Two tugs were dispatched and towed the Papenburg to Emden. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 133 meter long, 10000 dwt heavy-lift vessel Palabora struck the lock wall in the Kiel Canal near Holtenau, Germany. The Palabora had suffered engine failure before alliding with the lock. The Palabora was inspected and was allowed to proceed to Hamburg. The lock was closed for an hour to assess any damage. No reports of injuries or pollution being released.
The 34,030 dwt heavy lift vessel Transshelf collided with the 1832 dwt coaster freighter Wilson Rhine at Rotterdam, Netherlands. The Transshelf struck the starboard side of the foreship of the Wilson Rhine. Damage was minimal and both ships proceeded a few days later. No reports of injuries or pollution being released.
