The 81 meter long, 2325 dwt freighter Vestvind went aground in the Svendborg Sound near Svendborg, Denmark. The vessel was able to be refloated with the aid of a tug during the high tide later the same day. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The Vestvind was en route to Svendborg from Mariager.
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.
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.
