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Frisk Fisk S521

Frisk Fisk S521

Frisk Fisk
Photo: nordjyske.dk

On October 18, the 10 meter long fishing vessel Frisk Fisk S521 allided with the quay at Skagen, Denmark.  The Frisk Fisk was arriving at the quay when it suffered as steering failure when a cable snapped. Unable to steer, the fishing vessel struck the quay sustaining significant bow damage. The local rescue station responded to the scene.  Using a dewatering pump, they were able to keep the Frisk Fisk afloat to allow the crew to unload the cargo of fish and lobsters.  However, an hour later the Frisk Fisk sank to the bottom.  The following day, a crane lifted the Frisk Fisk and hoist the vessel onto the quay.  Reports state the damage was enough to make the vessel a total loss. No reports of injuries.

Alia

Alia

ALIA

The 183 meter long, 35,669 dwt tanker Alia caught fire in the North Sea off Hvide Sande, Denmark. The fire started after an explosion in the vessel’s engine room.  The crew evacuated the compartment and  turned on the tanker’s fire suppression system.  The system released CO2 into the engine room extinguishing the fire, but the tanker had sustained damage and was adrift.  Two nearby fishing vessels came to the Alia’s aid and poured water onto the hull of the tanker to keep it cool.  No reports of injuries. The Alia was en route to Malta from Gothenburg.