The 101 meter long, 5580 dwt container ship Pioneer Bay became disabled in the North Sea. The Pioneer Bay was en route to Bremerhaven from Kristiansund when it suffered engine failure. The vessel went adrift until the crew was able to make repairs and restore partial power. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The Pioneer Bay proceeded on towards Bremerhaven at reduced speed.
The 112 meter long, 6051 dwt freighter EMS became disabled in the North Sea. The EMS had suffered engine failure and the crew was unable to restart the engine. The freighter was taken under tow to Emden, Germany for repairs. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The EMS was en route to Newport from Vierow with a cargo of wheat.
The 135 meter long, 9200 dwt freighter Markborg became disabled in the North Sea near Rotterdam, Netherlands. The vessel had suffered engine failure while en route from the Black Sea with the crew unable to restart the engines. Tugs were requested and took the Markborg under tow to Rotterdam. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
