On April 6, the 366 meter long, 145327 dwt container ship Umm Salal ran aground in the Malacca Strait off Port Klang, Malaysia. The boxship had departed Port Klang bound for Khor Fakkan when it grounded just off the fairway. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
On August 1, the 231 meter long, 41986 dwt container ship Northern Democrat allided with the 294 meter long, 67,000 dwt container ship Mol Empire at Port Klang, Malaysia. The Northern Democrat was doing a maneuver in the harbour when it struck the stern of the Mol Empire. Both vessels sustained slight damage. Three containers fell off the Northern Democrat and one of the cranes on the quay sustained damage. No reports of injuries. Reports state both vessels were allowed to continue on their voyages after inspected by Authorities.
The 300 meter long, 113,000 dwt container ship San Felipe allided with the container ship Al Riffa at Westport in Port Klang, Malaysia. The San Felipe was maneuvoring towards its berth when it allided with the 366 meter long, 145,534 dwt Al Riffa. After the allision, a fire broke out on both container ships. Authorities were alerted and the local fire brigade responded. The fire on the Al Riffa was quickly extinguished within an hour. However, the fire on the San Felipe was more difficult as many containers in the forward section of the vessel contained combustible goods. Authorities determined to tow the San Felipe away from the quay to a secure area to avoid other vessels catching fire as well. No reports of injuries on either vessel.
