The 100 meter long, 5846 dwt tanker Fjordstraum allided with pilings on the Kiel Canal near Kudensee, Germany. The Fjordstraum was attempting to moor when it struck the pilings. The Fjordstraum was undamaged, but the pilings were severely damaged. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The Fjordstraum was able to proceed and locked through the canal later the same day.
The 91 meter long, 3500 dwt tanker Cliffwater became disabled in the North Sea near Great Yarmouth. The Cliffwater loaded with a cargo of benzene had suffered engine failure and gone adrift. Tugs were dispatched and took the Cliffwater under tow. The vessels proceeded to Rotterdam and arrived a short time later. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The Cliffwater was en route from Immingham to Le Havre.
The 78 meter long tanker Ondina collided with the 58 meter long, 2615 dwt freighter Alaa 1 near Istanbul, Turkey. The Alaa 1 was at anchor when the Ondina struck. The Alaa 1 suffered some minor damage. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The Ondina was en route from Constanta to Sete. No further details reported.
