The 97 meter long, 3086 dwt tanker Arsenyev was reported disabled in the Kuril Strait. The tanker’s main engine had failed and the crew was unable to fix it. The salvage tug Spravedivyi has been sent to take the Arsenyev under tow. No reports of injuries or pollution being released.
The 50-foot fishing vessel Edvin Olai reported engine failure while off Røst, Norway. While the Edvin Olai was waiting on a tow from a rescue ship, the crew was concern the vessel would strike the reef only a few yards away. Their attention quickly change direction as they saw smoke coming from the air vents to the engine room. The crew closed the hatches and released the extinguish system, but they still heard a crackling noise from the engine room. The crew feared there might be an explosion was evacuated by helicopter. The helicopter landed the men in Røst while the Edvin Olai arrived later under tow of the rescue boat Stombull. Local fire rescue went aboard and to make sure the fire was extinguished. The vessel will be towed back to it’s home port of Meloy.
The 4530 dwt freighter Arklow Resolve went aground near Vordingborg, Denmark. A tug was requested as the Arklow Resolve was not able to refloat itself. The Arklow Resolve was heading to Spain with a cargo of grain before it went aground. Reports state there was no pollution released.