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.
The 90 meter long, 3500 dwt freighter Frank W went aground in the Mariager Fjord, Denmark. The Frank W was departing Mariager for a voyage to Sweden with 3600 tons of salt when the vessel got pulled by the current and went aground. Authorities have dispatched inspectors to survey for damage while the anti-pollution vessel Mette Miljo has anchored nearby. Reports state there is no signs of pollution at the scene, but salvage will not begin until the survey is completed. No reports of injuries. The Frank W has suffered three incidents in 2011.
