The 243 meter long, 42966 dwt container ship MSC Alabama suffered a cargo shift near Valencia, Spain. The MSC Alabama was proceeding to Valencia from Perama when several containers shifted in heavy seas. No reports of injuries or damage to the vessel. Reports state several containers fell overboard.
On December 17, the 97 meter long self-propelled tanker barge Frisius broke-in-two while off La Coruna, Spain. The Frisius and another barge was under tow by the 32 meter long tug Sun Essex when the vessels encountered bad weather. The vessels diverted for La Coruna, but the Frisius broke-in-two before reaching shelter. The remaining half of the Frisius and the other barge were towed back to La Coruna. No reports of injuries. The vessels had departed from Rotterdam bound for Lagos.
The 3820 dwt freighter Beaumont went aground in the Bay of Biscay near Aviles, Spain. The Beaumont was approaching the port when it went aground onto the rocks. No reports of injuries to the six crew on board or pollution released. The vessel suffered some damage to a ballast tank. The crew contacted authorities who dispatched a tug to assist in refloating the vessel. The tug was successful with the Beaumont being refloated later the same day during high tide. The Beaumont was towed into Aviles where it docked for repairs. The authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
