The 65 meter long cargo vessel Faxborg ran aground in the Vejle Fjord near Vejle, Denmark. The Faxborg had misssed the turn to the entrance to the fjord when it ran aground. Authorities responded to the scene dispatching patrol and pollution control vessels. Tugs arrived the following day and pulled the Faxborg free. The Faxborg was taken to Vejle where authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. Reports state none of the crew on board for influence of alcohol.
The 17 meter long tugboat Diver Master capsized and sank near Fanö Island off Esbjerg, Denmark. The tug was assisting the 115 meter long, 1645 dwt four-masted barque Kruzenshtern out of the harbour along with the tug Svitzer Helios. The Kruzenshtern was to let go the two hawsers, one attached to each tug. One slipped free while the other became stuck. The line pulled the Diver Master down towards the Kruzenshtern flooding the vessel. A water police boat was nearby and two of the three crew on the Diver Master were able to leap to safety. A third crewman fell into the water, but a line was secured to him to avoid being pulled under. The Diver Master capsized and later sank in 10 meters of water. Authorities have monitors over the wreck site monitoring for pollution. The tugboat had some 3000 litres of fuel on board at the time of the sinking. Reports state the tug sank in the middle of the fairway obstructing traffic to and from the port of Esbjerg. A salvage team is expected to raise the tug by the following week.
The 136 meter long passenger ferry Stena Nautica allided with the breakwater at the port of Grenaa, Denmark. The ferry was on a scheduled voyage to Varberg with 156 passengers and 68 crew when it struck the breakwater leaving Grenaa. The ferry suffered a 5 meter long crack below the waterline. The vessel suffered water ingress, but the pumps were able to control flooding. The Stena Nautica returned to Grenaa and passengers were disembarked. A boom was placed around the ferry to contain any pollution released. Divers welded repairs the following morning. Some 800 tons of water had to be pumped out of the ferry’s hull. The Danish Maritime Authority launched an investigation into the incident.
