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Key Fighter

Key Fighter

The 94 meter long, 4999 dwt tanker Key Fighter allided with the quay at Fynsværket, Denmark.  The tanker was headed to Odense when it crashed into the dock.   No reports of injuries or any pollution released.  The Key Fighter was able to continue on to Odense.  Authorities were notified of the incident.   Reports state a pilot was on board at the time of  allision.

 

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BG Stone

BG Stone

Photo: soefart.dk

The 40 meter long, 610 dwt dredger BG Stone capsized near Torreso Strand, Kattegat, Denmark.   The dredger suffered a cargo shift causing the BG Stone to capsize onto its port side.  The crew of four on board were able to abandon ship to the liferaft.  The men were later rescued by a Danish rescue helicopter.  No reports of injuries.  The dredger remained partially above water as it sank in shallow water.   Authorities report some oil pollution has been released into the water.  The BG Stone was later raised and towed to Fayard where authorities will conduct an investigation into the incident.

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Roxy Lady

Roxy Lady

The 31 meter long fishing vessel S 250 Roxy Lady went aground near the Skagen West Lighthouse, Denmark.  The trawler had run ashore in bad weather, but did not sustain any damage. The Skagen Rescue Station dispatched a lifeboat to the scene and rescued the three crew on board the trawler.   No reports of injuries or pollution released.   Attempts to refloat the Roxy Lady will be done on the next high tide.

Video of the rescue:

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