The 31 meter long, 70 dwt reefer Vest (reported as West in some reports) sank in the Okhotsk Sea. The vessel sent out a distress call before the crew of eight on board abandoned ship into the life raft. The cause of the sinking is not yet known. The Vest was last surveyed in 2011. No further details reported.
The 104 meter long, 5697 dwt freighter Chopin allided with the 142 meter long, 10464 dwt reefer Atlantic Mermaid at St. Petersburg, Russia. The Chopin was attempting to dock with a pilot on board. The pilot suggested the assistance of a harbour tug, but the master of the Chopin did not agree. The strong current pulled the Chopin into the moored Atlantic Mermaid and the quay. No reports of injuries on either vessel. The damage to the vessels was not reported.
The 144 meter long, 12570 dwt reefer Baltic Stream went aground on the Elbe River near Drochtersen, Germany. The reefer had suffered engine failure allowing the vessel to run aground. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The vessel requested assistance with two tugs responding to the scene. No further details reported.
