The 130 meter long, 11249 dwt tanker Scorpius became disabled off Drøbak, Norway. The Scorpius had departed from Kalundborg, Denmark bound for Oslo when it suffered engine failure off Drøbak. The tanker began to drift, but was brought under control with the aid of several tugs. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. Reports state the crew of the Scorpius restored power and continued on its voyage.
The 146 meter long, 19992 dwt tanker Bunga Lotus collided with 3 barges on the Parana River near Ramallo, Argentina. The Bunga Lotus was proceeding upriver in ballast when it struck the barges under tow by a tug.The tanker sustained hull damage with its bunker tanks holed releasing some fuel. No reports of injuries, but oil pollution was spotted in the river. The Bunga Lotus was en route to San Lorenzo to load 5,000 tons of diesel fuel.
On May 9, the 229 meter long, 70146 dwt tanker Skopelos ran aground on the Wester Scheldt off Zaamslag, Netherlands. The tanker was aground just a short time as two tugs were requested to assist in refloating the tanker. The tugs were able to free the Skopelos later the same day and the vessels proceeded to an anchorage off Terneuzen. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.