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Glyvursnes

Glyvursnes

Glyvursnes
Photo: nordjyske.dk

On the night of January 2, the 154 meter long, 7226 dwt ro-ro cargo vessel Glyvursnes caught fire while berthed at Hirshals, Denmark. The Glyvursnes had arrived from Iceland when a fire broke out in the engine room. The local fire brigade was called out and was able to contain the blaze an hour later. One crew member perished in the fire while another was badly injured from burns. Reports state there was heavy smoke and some crew suffered smoke inhalation.

Glyvursnes
Photo: in.fo

Danish Maritime Authority is inspecting the vessel for the extent of damage caused by the fire.  The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

Amadeus Gold

Amadeus Gold

Amadeus Gold
Photo: ugeavisen.dk

On the night of December 9, the 87 meter long, 2570 dwt cargo vessel Amadeus Gold (IMO: 9479565) ran aground on the Odense Fjord near Odense, Denmark. The cargo vessel had departed from Rotterdam headed for Odense when it ran aground in the shallow waters near the Lindø terminal. A tugboat attempted to pull the cargo vessel free, but it remained stuck. Another attempt on the next morning was unsuccessful as well. Reports state tugs will free the Amadeus Gold on the rising tide.  According to Danish Maritime Authority, the incident is under investigation and the vessel will undergo inspection for damage after it is re-floated. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Amadeus Gold
Photo: ugeavisen.dk

 

FN 267 Emilie

FN 267 Emilie

FN 267 Emilie
Photo: maritimedanmark.dk

On the afternoon of December 2, the 19 meter long, 68 gt fishing vessel FN 267 Emilie (MMSI: 219001917) ran aground in the Kattegat at the outer breakwater at Skagen, Denmark. The DSRS dispatched a lifeboat to assist and found the trawler sitting up on the rocks. Initial attempts to pull the FN 267 Emilie free were unsuccessful.  A tugboat and another trawler were ready to assist in pulling the vessel free when the FN 267 Emilie slipped off the breakwater. The fishing vessel proceeded into Skagen. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The extent of damage was not disclosed.