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.
On January 26, the 90 meter long cargo vessel Frakt Fjord ran aground in the Kolding Fjord just outside Kolding, Denmark. The vessel was being piloted into the harbor when it ran aground just outside the fairway. A tug was dispatched to the scene after initial attempts to refloat the Frakt Fjord had failed. No reports of injuries.
Reports state another attempt to refloat the Frakt Fjord will be done on the next high tide. The Frakt Fjord had sailed from Norway with a cargo of gravel and sand bound for Kolding. Authorities are monitoring the situation and have reported there is no signs of hull damage or pollution released.
The 90 meter long, 4500 dwt cargo vessel Frakt Vik ran aground near Hagenør in Skærbæk, Denmark. The cargo vessel had been underway from Aviles when it run up on a sandbar close to the shoreline. Authorities were notified and dispatched a patrol boat to the scene. After an inspection found no pollution had been released, the Frakt Vik was allowed to attempt to refloat itself. A short time later the Frakt Vik was able to free itself. The vessel proceeded to Apenrade where divers inspect the hull for damage. No reports of injuries.