The 118 meter long, 8250 dwt containter ship Celia and the 9742 dwt freighter BSLE Sunrise went aground near Valencia, Spain. Both vessels had been at anchor when a strong storm struck causing the anchors to drag until both ships were on the beach. No reports of damage, injuries or pollution released. Several tugs were on scene to pull the vessels off the beach. Reports state initial attempts to refloat the vessels were unsuccessful.
The 120 meter long, 11336 dwt chemical tanker Guyenne caught fire in the Mediterranean Sea near Palamos, Spain. The fire started in the engine room and was quickly extinguished by the crew. The blaze disabled the tanker requiring a tow by a tug to Marseille. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
The fishing vessel Family Union sank off Caleta deVelez Malaga, Spain. The vessel suffered a breakdown off the coast when the bilge alarm was sounded. The master of the vessel found the engine room flooded. The Family Union had suffered a leak and the water ingress could not be stopped. The vessel did not send out a distress call. The crew abandoned ship into the liferaft and dinghy. A nearby fishing vessel picked up the crew and safely returned them to shore. The fishing vessel rests 3 miles off shore in 70 feet of water. Authorities report some debris floating in the water including vests and nets. The boat was valued at 360,000 €.
