The 90 meter long cement carrier Cemluna went aground outside the port of Aabenraa, Denmark. The Cemluna had departed from Aalborg when the crew made a navigation error causing the cargo vessel to run aground. No reports of injuries. Divers were requested to make a survey of the vessel. No reports of pollution released.
The 220 meter long, 75123 dwt bulk carrier Rapallo went aground off Anholt Island, Denmark. The Rapallo was proceeding with a cargo of coal from Ventspils, Latvia to Algeciras, Spain when it went aground. The vessel was unable to refloat itself under its own power. Anti-pollution vessels were dispatched to the scene to monitor the situation. No reports of injuries. Reports state the vessel was proceeding without a pilot which was discouraged by Danish authorities.
The 129 meter long ro-ro cargo ship Autoprestige suffered a fire off Øresund, Denmark. The fire broke out in the vessel’s smokestack while it was headed to Zeebrugge from Gdynia. The crew quickly extinguished the blaze. The vessel changed course to Hanstholm where it proceeded under its own power. No reports of injuries.
