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Skuld

Skuld

Photo: jv.dk

The 33 meter long tug Skuld collided with a rig in the port of Esbjerg, Denmark.   The Skuld was towing the drilling rig along side two other tugs when tug suffered engine failure.   The Skuld continued forward until it struck the rig.   The Skuld suffered severe water ingress as the hull was holed below the waterline.   The other two tugs came to the aid of the Skuld and towed it back to port.   The Skuld was berthed at a quay where the local fire brigade had pumps waiting.  No reports of injuries.   Authorities have placed booms around the Skuld as some diesel fuel pollution was released in the port.

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Margrete Læsø

Margrete Læsø

The 69 meter long ferry Margrete Læsø allided with the pier at Frederikshavn, Denmark.  The ferry was approaching the pier when it lost control of one of its main engine.  The crew were unable to reduce the speed of the vessel resulting in the vessel striking the quay in order to stop the vessel.   One of the 150 passenger on board was injured and was taken to hospital.   Several vehicles on the top deck received several dents while the ferry suffered some damage to its bulbous bow. The vessel remained in service taking another set of passengers to Læsø from Frederikshavn.   The next day, the ferry returned to Frederikshavn to undergo repairs.

More photos at nordjyske.dk

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Ursus

Ursus

The 19 meter long tug Ursus became disabled while in the port of Rønne, Denmark  after it’s propeller was fouled by a rope.  The port’s pilot boat was able to tow the tug back to the pier.  No reports of injuries or pollution being released.