The 98 meter long, 3839 dwt freighter Parmis allided with a pier in the Capsian Sea at Baku, Azerbaijan. The Parmis was bound for Astrakhan, Russia from Baku when it a struck the pier. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The vessel was detained by local authorities for investigation.
The 56 meter long, 696 dwt freighter Niloufar Abi caught fire while moored at Baku, Azerbaijan. The fire started in the cargo hold containing some 500 tons of metal slag. Local firefighters were called in and the blaze was brought under control a few hours later. No reports of injuries or pollution being released.
