The 8867 dwt general freighter Dongenborg ran aground on the Kattegat near the island of Laeso, Denmark. Reports state the master being drunk during the accident. The vessel has been refloated and is at anchor at Skagen awaiting to be inspected. No reports of pollution release or injuries to the crew onboard.
The bulk carrier Sandnes ran aground at low tied at the harbor entrance of Esbjerg, Denmark. The 27,711 ton vessel was refloated several hours later with the help of two tugs. There was no reports of damage or pollution.
The 100-person, 12-car ferry Egholm II foundered while being towed in Aarhus Bay, North Sea. The ferry was to replace a smaller ferry running between the island of Egholm and Aalborg, Denmark. Repors state the ferry was experiencing problems while under tow, but no direct cause to why the vessel sank.
