The 104 meter long, 5697 dwt freighter Chopin allided with the 142 meter long, 10464 dwt reefer Atlantic Mermaid at St. Petersburg, Russia. The Chopin was attempting to dock with a pilot on board. The pilot suggested the assistance of a harbour tug, but the master of the Chopin did not agree. The strong current pulled the Chopin into the moored Atlantic Mermaid and the quay. No reports of injuries on either vessel. The damage to the vessels was not reported.
The 65 meter long fishing vessel Amaltal Columbia caught fire near Lyttelton Heads, New Zealand. The fire started in the stern section of the cargo hold and spread to other parts of the vessel. The crew was unable to contain the blaze and sent out a distress call. The fishing vessel Ivan Golubets was first to respond and reach the Amaltal Columbia. The small fishing vessel initially evacuated all the crew except five who remained on board. A short time later the five men had to be pulled off as the Amaltal Columbia was engulf in flames. The men were picked up by the fishing vessel San Discovery. Afterwards, the Amaltal was taken under tow to Lyttelton. There the local fire brigade fought the blaze and several hours later got the fire under control. No reports of injuries. Local authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. Investigators will go on board as soon as the vessel deem safe.
The 88 meter long, 2954 dwt freighter Efstratios went aground in the Aegean Sea near Agia Marina, Greece. The vessel suffered no hull breaches and no reports of water ingress. Attempts to refloat itself failed as the Efstratios was hard aground requiring the assistance of a salvage tug. No injuries or pollution released. The Efstratios was en route to an unreported Greek port with a cargo of sunflower.
