The 30 ton fishing vessel Kasuga Maru capsized and sank near Amami Ōshima Island, Japan. The crew sent out a distress call before the trawler overturned in heavy seas. The Japanese Coast Guard patrol vessel spotted the Kasuga Maru and rescued four of the six crew. The four crew were found on two rubber boats. Two of four crew rescued had suffered injuries to their legs caused by shark attacks. The two remaining crewmen were reported as missing. No further details reported.
The 160 meter long, 24997 dwt bulk freighter Sea Bell went aground near Katsumoto-ko, Iki Island, Japan. No injuries or damage reported. The vessel was later refloated shortly afterwards. No further details reported.
The 115 meter long, 8214 dwt container ship Kota Duta collided with the 89 meter long, 2621 dwt freighter Tanya Karpinskaya in the port Niigata, Japan. The Kota Duta was leaving port when it struck the Tanya Karpinskaya which was heading to another part of the harbor. The collision resulted with the Tanya filling with water. All 17 crew on the Tanya Karpinskaya abandoned ship into the lifeboats and were later rescued by a harbour tug. The freighter later capsized and sank. Two crewmen suffered minor injuries. Reports state there was another crewman from Tanya who was on the Quay. Authorities have started an investigation into the incident.
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