The 28 meter long, 20 dwt ro-ro catamaran ferry St. Sealthiel allided with the pier in Cebu City, Philippines. The St. Sealthiel had departed from Tagbilaran City with 119 passengers bound for Cebu. As the ferry was maneuvering toward the dock, it suffered a failure with the steering system a few meters off the pier. The St. Sealthiel sustained some bow damage and 21 persons suffered minor injuries. No reports of pollution released.
The 147 meter long ro-ro cargo vessel Ocean Queen caught fire off Busan, South Korea. The Ocean Queen was en route to Vladivostok from Busan when fire erupted from the stern. The master reported that the fire started in the cargo hold and required assistance. A Coast Guard vessel arrived on scene and assisted the crew extinguishing the blaze. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Reports state the cargo was most likely vehicles which were damaged or destroyed in the fire.
The 142 meter long ro-ro cargo vessel Flandria Seaways ran aground off Vlaardingen, Netherlands. The vessel was departing from Vlaardingen when it suffered a breakdown and drifted aground. Three tugs arrived and refloated the Flandria Seaways a few hours later. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The cargo vessel continued on its journey to Felixstowe