The 35 meter long high speed ferry Floeyfjell allided with the quay in Tromsø, Norway. The Floeyfjell was approaching at a high rate of speed when it struck the landing pier. The ferry sustained minimal damage, but part of the floating pier was destroyed. No reports of injuries to passengers or crew.
The 99 meter long, 3179 dwt bulk freighter Scot Isles became disabled in rough weather in the Baltic Sea between Gotland, Sweden and Latvia. The vessel was en route to Liepaja from Riga with a cargo of timber when the cargo shifted resulting in a 15 degree list to starboard. The vessel sent out a distress call with the Swedish Coast Guard responding. The Coast Guard dispatched a helicopter to the scene and was able to make contact with the crew. The master of the vessel refused to evacuate the seven crew on board preferring to continue towards Liepaja. A Latvian rescue ship was dispatched to help escort the Scot Isles once it entered its territorial waters. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
The 44 meter long, 1000 dwt ro-ro ferry Kragero went aground near Schweigaardsholmen, Norway. The ferry was proceeding in poor visibility with 11 passengers when it struck bottom. The Kragero suffered some hull damage and controlled water ingress. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The Kragero proceeded under its own power to Jomfruland where it safely unloaded its passengers. The vessel returned back to the port of Kragerø where it will be inspected. No further details reported.
