The 125 meter long passenger ship River Art allided with the lock wall on the Danube River at Jochenstein, Germany. Damage was minimal and the vessel was able to continue on with its voyage. Two passengers were slightly injured when part of the ceiling fell. No reports of pollution being released.
The 163 meter long, 2642 dwt passenger ship Ocean Countess became disabled shortly after leaving Liverpool, United Kingdom. The passenger ship suffered an electrical failure leaving the vessel without power for several hours before the crew was able to restart the main engine. The vessel diverted to Holyhead on Anglesey for further inspections. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.
The 42 meter long, 42 dwt passenger ship Adler Express ran aground near Amrum, Germany. The Adler Express was on its way from Wittdün to Hörnum with 105 passengers when it struck a sandbank during low tide. The passengers were safely shuttled by another passenger vessel to the nearby island of Sylt. No reports of injuries to passengers or crew. The Adler Express was later refloated on the next high tide and proceeded back to its home port. The vessel was undamaged and no pollution was released. A rescue lifeboat from the German Maritime Rescue Service was on scene monitoring the activities.
