The 171 meter long, 3680 dwt passenger ship Isabella allided with the quay in Långnäs, Åland. The vessel was just to about to dock when a strong gust of wind push the vessel against the dock. A gangway and fender was damaged while the Isabella suffered only minor damage. No reports of injuries or pollution being released. The Isabella was allow to proceed on to the next port of call at Mariehamn.
The 53 meter long passenger ship Otuangaofa allided with the moored 400 dwt freighter Sitka at Nuku’alofa, Tonga. The Otuangaofa was attempting to dock when it struck the Sitka twice! The Sitka suffered damage to its bow with estimates place the damage at more than $50,000 US. The Otuangaofa with 500 passengers on board was able to dock with no injuries reported. Reports state the passenger ship has been taken out of service.
The 24 meter long high-speed catamaran passenger ship Tidecruise went aground at Leirvik, Norway. The Tidecruise was approaching to dock for bunkering when it went ashore. The vessel suffered damage to its hull. No reports of injuries or pollution being released. The authorities are conducting an investigation into the incident.
