The 89 meter long, 3850 dwt freighter Heinz G became disabled in the North Sea off Borkum, Germany. The Heinz G was en route to Marin from Bremerhaven when the vessel suffered a power blackout. Two tugs from Emden were dispatched and took the Heinz G under tow. All three vessels were able to reach the port of Emden safely. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 42 meter long, 438 gt fishing vessel Vertrouwen TX 68 collided with the 35 meter long, 154 gt offshore support vessel Maria in the North Sea off Den Helder, Netherlands. The Maria sank after the collision in rests in water 25 to 30 meters deep. Two of the five crew on board were rescued. Three men were reported missing. Divers went dispatched as it possible that the crewmen were trapped inside, but an inspection found that all five men were able to abandon ship. Three KNRM lifeboats, Coast Guard aircraft along with other commerical vessels have join in the search for the missing crewmen. The cause of the collision was not reported. More on Dutch Coastguard and KNRM
The 63 meter long, 1131 dwt freighter Frifjord went aground in the North Sea off Fano Island, Denmark. The freighter had run onto a sand bank. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The Frifjord was refloated on the next high tide and proceeded to Esbjerg. Authorities found the master of the vessel was intoxicated and was fined.
