The 50 meter long, 204 dwt passenger vessel Aeroeskoebing went aground on a sandbank between Svendborg and Ærøskøbing, Denmark.  The passenger ship was stuck for 18 hours until the tide returned allowing it to refloat itself free.  No reports of injuries to the crew or the 148 passengers on board.   The Aeroeskoebing was able to proceed to Ærøskøbing, Denmark under its own power.  No reports of damage or pollution being released.