The 152 meter long, 5345 dwt ro-ro ferry Prins Joachim allied with the pier at Gedser, Denmark. The ferry was leaving the pier in bad weather when strong winds gusts pushed the vessel against the quay. The Prins Joachim returned to the quay to be inspected. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released. The ferry was able to depart later the same day for Rostock.
The 70 meter long, 450 dwt ro-ro ferry Odin Sydfyen went aground near the harbour entrance to Tars, Denmark. The ferry was heading into port in bad weather when strong wind gusts drove the vessel onto a sandbar. The Odin Sydfyen was able to refloat itself and proceeded into port under its own power. No reports of injuries to either passengers or crew. The ferry is to be inspected by divers before going back into service.
The 69 meter long, 1663 dwt freighter Marion K went aground near the port of Løgstør, Denmark. The Marion K was headed to Aalborg from Liepaja when it got stuck on a sandbar. The vessel was able to refloat itself at high tide and proceeded to Aalborg. When the vessel was passing under the Aggersund Bridge, the Marion K allided with the bridge. No reports of damage to the bridge. The vessel reached Aalborg where it was detained by authorities. The crew were tested for alcohol which results were negative. Reports state the cause of the allision may have been due to the strong winds or rudder damage caused by the earlier grounding. Divers have been requested to do an inspection of the vessel. No reports of injuries or pollution being released.
