On May 11, the 40 meter long passenger ship Schaprode allided with a moored fire boat off the Ippen Quay in Stralsund, Germany. Both vessels sustained damage above the waterline. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The water police launch an investigation into the incident and the Schaprode was allowed to continue its voyage to Zingst.
The 15 meter long launch Lütte Deern allided with the 42 meter long passenger ship Schaarhörn on the Elbe off Steinwerder, Germany. The Lütte Deern had suffered a technical fault while on a scenic tour and struck the moored passenger vessel. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The passengers on board the Lütte Deern were transferred to another launch to continue on their voyage.
The ro-ro passenger vessel Melvin Jules caught fire while berthed at the Nagasaka Shipyard near Cebu City, Philippines. The fire started above the engine room while workers were doing some welding work. Sparks had caught containers filled with crude oil on fire. Local firefighters were able to extinguish the blaze a short time later. No reports of injuries. Damage was contained to the engine room.