The 146 meter long, 15441 dwt tanker Skledros broke free of its mooring lines during a severe storm while berthed at Hirtshals, Denmark. The storm’s wind pushed the vessel from the quay breaking the bollards out of the concrete. Tugs and rescue craft were launched to get the vessel under control. Reports state there was no one on board the vessel at the time. No further details reported.
Report from tv2nord.dk
The 129 meter long, 7500 dwt freighter Lysblink became disabled off Hvide Sande, Denmark after suffering an engine failure. The Lysblink’s crew were unable to make repairs and the vessel requested assistance. The freighter was taken under tow by a tug to Esbjerg for repairs. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released. The Lysblink had been scheduled to sail from Moss to Zeebrugge.
The 50 meter long, 204 dwt passenger vessel Aeroeskoebing went aground on a sandbank between Svendborg and Ærøskøbing, Denmark. The passenger ship was stuck for 18 hours until the tide returned allowing it to refloat itself free. No reports of injuries to the crew or the 148 passengers on board. The Aeroeskoebing was able to proceed to Ærøskøbing, Denmark under its own power. No reports of damage or pollution being released.
