The 3286 dwt cargo vessel Santa Elena allided with the bunker tanker MT-32 on the Azov Sea at Temryuk, Russia. The Santa Elena was being moved between berths when it struck the MT-32. The MT-32 suffered damage to its starboard wing, main deck railings and its anchor winch was torn off. No damage to the Santa Elena. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
The 149 meter long, 19996 dwt tanker MCT Altair went aground on the Kiel canal near Levensau, Germany. The Altair had run onto an embankment and was later refloated with the aid of two tugs later the same day. The tanker was taken to Kiel to be inspected. After finding no damage, the Altair was allowed to continue on its voyage to Batumi, Georgia from Klaipeda. No injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 70 meter long, 1730 dwt cement carrier Sumise Maru No. 38 collided with the 52 meter long, 696 dwt chemical tanker Kaisei Maru in the Japan Sea off Hyogo, Japan. The Sumise Maru was proceeding in ballast from Osaka to Ako when it was struck by the Kaisei Maru. The Sumise Maru filled with with water and sank 3 hours later. One crewman on each vessel was injured in the collision. The Kaisei Maru was able to proceed under its own power to Himeji. The tanker was carrying 1000 tons of methanol from Osaki-Kamijima to Himeji.
