The 70 meter long, 450 dwt ro-ro ferry Odin Sydfyen suffered damage from a mechanical fault while sailing between Tars and Spodsbjerg, Denmark. The damage was significant enough to pull the ferry out of service. The Odin Sydfyen is to be taken to a shipyard for repairs. No reports of injuries or pollution being released.
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.
