The 122 meter long, 9000 dwt freighter Lieke caught fire while in the Bay of Biscay off the coast of Finisterre, Spain. The crew was able to extinguish the blaze quickly, but the fire caused damaged the machinery leaving the vessel disabled. A rescue tugboat was dispatched to the scene and the owner of the Lieke has hired another tug to take the vessel under tow. The Lieke was taken under tow to the port of Vilagarcia. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
The 149 meter long, 11243 dwt container ship Elite became disabled in the Bay of Biscay after the vessel suffered a major engine breakdown. Attempts by the crew to repair the engine failed and a tug was requested to take the Elite under tow to a French port to undergo repairs. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.
The 12 meter long fishing vessel Tabar sank after being struck by the 88 meter long, 3622 dwt freighter Estesky off La Coruna, Spain. The Tabar was struck at the stern of the vessel where the four crew were cleaning the catch. All the men were thrown into the water as the Tabar quickly went down. A nearby yacht who witness the accident sent out a distress signal to authorities then was able to rescue one of the crewmen. Two other crew were rescued by another nearby vessel. One crewman was listed as missing. Reports state the visibility at the time was limited to just 15 to 20 meters. Two crewmen were injured in the collision. No reports of injury or damage on the freighter Estesky. Authorities are continuing search operations for the missing man.
