The 52 meter long, 750 dwt freighter Scan Trans became disabled off the island of Hitra, Norway. The Scan trans had damaged its rudder and was unable to drop anchor. The Scan Trans was assisted by the fishing vessel Smaragd before a NSSR lifeboat took the vessel under tow. The vessels proceeded to Hestvika where the Scan Trans safely moored. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
The 140 meter long, 11000 dwt container ship Morsum became disabled in the Kiel Canal near Levensau, Germany. The Morsum had suffered engine failure requiring the vessel to be taken under tow to Kiel. A few hours later the Morsum was able to continue on its voyage to Klaipeda. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 101 meter long, 7732 dwt freighter King Ace became disabled in Yellow Sea near Dalian, China. The King Ace had suffered engine failure shortly after leaving port. The crew dropped anchor until the vessel could be towed back to Dalian. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
