The 88 meter long, 3697 dwt freighter Pluto allided with the northern pier of the Great Belt Bridge near Storstrøm, Denmark. The vessel suffered only slight damage, but rail traffic was closed on the bridge when several cracks were found in several spans. The MAS authorities were contacted and an investigation has begun. The Pluto is currently detained at Vordingborg. No reports of injuries or pollution being released.
The 114 meter long, 3248 dwt coastal freighter Volgo-balt 244 went aground off Løgstør, Denmark. The Volgo-balt 244 was proceeding in ballast from Gdynia to Thisted to load a cargo of ore. Reports state the mate on the vessel had lost control of the vessel due to the difficult currents and strong wind. The vessel rests on a sand bank and authorities are not worried of possible pollution being released. No salvage date has been set. No reports of injuries.
