On December 6, the 26 meter long supply vessel Windea Three ran aground on Scharhörn Reef near Cuxhaven, Germany. The Windea Three was underway to Cuxhaven when it struck the edge of the bar. The crew notified authorities with the local DGzRS lifeboat responding. A nearby vessel also responded to the scene and was able to tow the Windea Three off the bar. The lifeboat escorted both vessels back to Cuxhaven. No reports of injuries to the seven crew on board the Windea Three. Reports state the Windea Three sustained some hull damage and entered a shipyard for repairs.
Welle
The 119 meter long, 3848 dwt general cargo vessel Welle ran aground on the Azov-Don Canal in the Don River delta. The Welle was en route from Rostov-on-Don to Icdas, Turkey with 2900 tons of scrap when it suffered failure in its steering gear. The Welle was later refloated later the same day being assisted by a tug. The Welle was towed to a nearby anchorage where the crew was to repair the steering. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
Wasa Express

The 141 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Wasa Express caught fire in Vaasa, Finland. The fire started in an electrical panel in the engine room. The crew was able to contain the fire and extinguish the blaze before the local fire brigade arrived. One crewman suffered some smoke inhalation, but did not require to be taken to hospital. The ferry was pulled from service to allow for an investigation into incident. No reports of pollution released.

