The 190 meter long, 50700 dwt bulk freighter Jin Fu went aground near Maputo, Mozambique. The Jin Fu had departed the port with a cargo of coal when it grounded on a sandbank. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The vessel was refloated and continued on to its destination. No further details reported.
The 100 meter long, 8874 dwt container ship Everton caught fire in the Mozambique Channel near Sofala, Mozambique. The fire started in the engine room and quickly consumed the vessel’s superstructure including the bridge. The fire disabled the Everton, but the 12 crew on board were safely evacuated. Three tugs were dispatched to the scene and took the vessel under tow. The Everton was en route to Pemba, Mozambique, to Mitsamudu, Comoros.
The 199 meter long, 34362 dwt container ship Gemini went aground near Beira, Mozambique. The Gemini was departing Beira when it grounded. The container ship was able to be refloated overnight and returned to harbour. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Divers will inspect the hull for damage.
