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Karen Margrethe

Karen Margrethe

Karen Margrethe
Photo: thelocal.dk

On February 28, the fishing vessel Karen Margrethe L423 allided with the Aggersund Bridge near Aalborg, Denmark. The Karen Margrethe had become trapped in an ice floe and pushed into the bridge. The fishing vessel suffered only minor damage including a broken mast.  No reports of injuries as all three crew had abandoned the fishing vessel before the allision.  Authorities dispatched a helicopter to the scene.  Reports state the Karen Margrethe would be recovered the next day.

Sirius Høj

Sirius Høj

Sirius Høj
Photo: tv2fyn.dk

On March 10, the 24 meter long, 119 dwt hopper dredger Sirius Høj capsized and sank outside the harbor at Bogense, Denmark. The Sirius Høj had lost stability when it made a turn to starboard. The dredger had its load shift and the vessel capsized on its port hull.  The two crew on board were thrown into the icy water, but were able to climb up on the overturn hull.  Authorities were alerted and dispatched a rescue helicopter to the scene.  The helicopter arrived a short time later, but found the two crew had already been rescued by a small private vessel. The crew was taken to hospital, but no reports of injuries.

A response team was dispatched and monitored the Sirius Høj for any release of pollution.  A salvage crane arrived the next day and righted the Sirius Høj. The Sirius Høj was towed back into Bogense harbor to a shipyard for repairs.

Rix Partner

Rix Partner

Rix Partner
Photo: sydtid.dk

The 87 meter long, 3723 dwt cargo vessel Rix Partner ran aground in the Masned Sound off Vordingborg, Denmark. The Rix Partner was en route to Vordingborg from Avedore when the currents pulled the Rix Partner onto a mud bank. The Rix Partner requested a tug which was able to refloat the cargo vessel a few hours later. The Rix Partner proceeded to Masnedø where it was to undergo surveys for damage. No reports of injuries or pollution released.