The 38 meter long ro-ro ferry Agersø III allided with the landing at Stigsnæs, Denmark. The impact cause eight passengers to fall with two injured. The ferry suffered on minor damage with only dents and scratches. No reports of pollution being released. Reports state the ferry had one of its bow thruster fail while approaching the quay. The Agersø III typically runs a route between Stigsnæs and Agersø.
The 522 gt ro-ro passenger ferry KMP Munawar sank off Lombok Island, Indonesia. The ferry departed the port of Kayangan, Lombok during the early morning with 50 upto 160 passengers and several trucks, minibuses and motorcycles bound for Poto Tano on Sumbawa Island. A few hours later the vessel developed a list before it capsized and sank near Poto Tano. Survivors reported that the vessel had spotted a leak and passengers notified the crew before the vessel developed a list. Passengers clung on to life vests before they were rescued. Three passengers perished. Conflicting reports state there may be additional missing persons.
The 135 meter long, 9200 dwt freighter Merweborg allided with the 154 meter long, 7261 dwt ro-ro freighter Caroline Russ while attempting to dock at Steubenhöft in Cuxhaven, Germany. As the Merweborg berthed, it’s bow struck the port side of the Caroline Russ along with the quay causing the concrete to break apart. Both vessels suffered significant damage with multiple hull punctures above the water line. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The water police has launched an investigation into the incident. The Merweborg had stopped in Cuxhaven to have a mechanic come on board as it was proceeding from Carteya Guadarranque to Sundsvall.
