The 50 foot long fishing vessel Vestervåg suffered a fire while in the Stavfjord near Florø, Norway. The fire started in the vessel’s engine room. The three crew requested assistance with the ferry Oyservice and tanker Bergen Star. The ferry transported the fire brigade from Flora to the Vestervåg. The fire brigade was able the extinguish the blaze. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The Oyservice took the Vestervåg under tow back to Florø.
The 80 meter long self-propelled barge Schaumburg was damaged on the Weser River while exiting the lock at Landesbergen, Germany. The Schaumburg loaded with gravel was proceeding out of the gate at slow speed when the gates were closed. The vessel’s bow became wedged between the gates causing hull damage estimated around 30000 Euros. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
The 86 meter long, 840 gt ferry Venus became disabled between Svanesund and Kolhattan, Sweden. The ferry had suffered a broken propeller. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The Venus was taken to Gothenburg for repairs. No further details reported.
