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.
The 63 meter long, 1131 dwt freighter Frifjord went aground in the North Sea off Fano Island, Denmark. The freighter had run onto a sand bank. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The Frifjord was refloated on the next high tide and proceeded to Esbjerg. Authorities found the master of the vessel was intoxicated and was fined.
