Gulf Oasis
The 115 meter long, 7544 dwt tanker Gulf Oasis became disabled in the Arabian Sea near Pakistan. The tanker loaded with vegetable oil was en route to Sharjah, UAE from Sri Lanka when it suffered engine failure. The crew were unable to restart the engines and requested assistance. Authorities dispatched a tug from Port Quasim which took the tanker under tow back to Port Quasim. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
Yara Gas II
The 72 meter long, 1964 dwt tanker Yara Gas II suffered a fire in the Gulf of Finland near Helsinki, Finland. The Yara Gas II was headed to Porvoo in ballast when a fire broke out in the engine room. The crew quickly responded and was able to extinguish the blaze. The Coast Guard dispatched a patrol boat and rescue helicopter to the scene. Reports state the vessel had drifted into Estonian waters and has dropped anchor. No reports of injuries or pollution released.