The 31 meter long fishing vessel S 250 Roxy Lady went aground near the Skagen West Lighthouse, Denmark. The trawler had run ashore in bad weather, but did not sustain any damage. The Skagen Rescue Station dispatched a lifeboat to the scene and rescued the three crew on board the trawler. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Attempts to refloat the Roxy Lady will be done on the next high tide.
Video of the rescue:
The new 90 meter long, 2500 tonne container vessel Huelin Dispatch went aground near Alderney, England. The Huelin Dispatch was on its maiden voyage with containers from Southampton to the Channel Islands when it grounded onto the rock pinnacle Pierre au Vraic. The vessel contacted the RNLI lifeboat from Alderney which inspected the vessel spotting damage to the Huelin Dispatch’s stern. The crew also reported that there was some water ingress, but was able controlled by temporary repairs. No reports of injuries to the eight crew on board. The container vessel refloated on the rising tide and proceeded to Falmouth to drydock.
The 30 meter long, 91 dwt r0-ro ferry Fjordbas went aground near Bjelkerøy, Norway. The ferry went aground after alliding with pier at Bjelkerøy. The pier was damaged along with another vessel. No injuries to the two passengers and two crew on board at the time. The NSSR dispatched a lifeboat to the scene which was able to pull the Fjordbas free. The Fjordbas proceeded to Hjellestad where the ferry will be inspected. The Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
