The 13.5 ton fishing vessel Konpira Maru capsized after colliding with the 498 tonne coastal tanker Shoyo Maru off Mihama, Japan. The fishing vessel was struck by the passing tanker spilling the two crew into the water. The Coast Guard reported that only one crewman was later rescued while the other was still missing. No reports of injuries or damage to the tanker Shoyo Maru. The Shoyo Maru was en route to Kawasaki with 300 tons of chemicals on board.
The 187 meter long, 45740 dwt tanker Ye Chi caught fire near Jinshan, China. The tanker was underway from Shanghai to Singapore with 29,000 tonnes of diesel fuel when a fire broke out in the vessel’s superstructure. The fire spread through the living quarters injuring 5 crew. The Ye Chi was able to bring the fire under control and dropped anchor in Hangzhou Bay. The 5 crew were taken to hospital by a Coast Guard vessel. Reports state one of the injured crew members perished from his injuries.
The 111 meter long cargo vessel Jiang Xia Xiang collided with the 188 meter long, 41,983 dwt tanker Bai Chi on the Yangtze River near Shanghai, China. The Bai Chi, loaded with 30,000 tonnes of crude oil, struck into the port side of the Jiang Xia Xiang which was loaded with 7000 tonnes of stone. The Jiang Xia Xiang suffered uncontrolled water ingress on the portside and capsized. The 16 crew on board the cargo vessel were rescued. No reports of injuries. The Bai Chi sustained damage to its bow, but no water ingress or pollution released.