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.
The 38 meter long ro-ro ferry Agersø III allided with the landing at Stigsnæs, Denmark. The impact cause eight passengers to fall with two injured. The ferry suffered on minor damage with only dents and scratches. No reports of pollution being released. Reports state the ferry had one of its bow thruster fail while approaching the quay. The Agersø III typically runs a route between Stigsnæs and Agersø.
The 190 meter long, 57023 dwt bulk freighter Almeria stranded in the Kadet Trench between Nykøbing and Rostock. The Almeria was fully loaded and was reported to be hard aground. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. Authorities have dispatched an anti-pollution vessel to remain at the scene. Reports state the vessel will require lightering before it can be refloated. The cause of the grounding was due to human error when a navigation mistake drove the vessel out of the fairway.
