The 207 meter long, 2700 dwt passenger cruise ship Thomson Majesty became disabled on the Mediterranean Sea near Livorno, Italy. The Thomson Majesty had departed from Livorno bound for Corsica when it suffered a total power blackout. The passenger ship went adrift for several hours before the crew was able to restore power. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The Thomson Majesty returned to Livorno. No further details reported.
The passenger vessel Red Star 201 became disabled on the Dong River near Huizhou City, China. The Red Star 201 was underway to avoid Typhoon Haima when it suffered a power blackout. The vessel requested assistance with the Huizhou Maritime Safety Administration responding. Authorities dispatched a patrol boat to the scene and secured the Red Star 201. No reports of injuries to the four crew of the Red Star 201. The Red Star 201 was towed back to Huizhou. No damages or pollution released.
The passenger ship Stellar Sea ran aground near Tofino, British Columbia, Canada. The small passenger vessel was on a bear-watching tour when it ran aground in shallow waters. Unable to free itself, the Stellar Sea remained lodged on top of a rock and sustained hull damage. Reports state there was no pollution was released and no injuries to the 26 passengers. All the passengers were safely returned to Tofino. The Canadian Coast Guard reports a boom has been placed around the vessel to contain any potential pollution released. Owners have hired a salvage firm to recover the vessel.
The owner of the Stellar Sea also owned the Leviathan II which sank in 2015 killing six people. Reports state the Canada Transportation Board does not plan to investigate the incident.