The 17 meter long fishing vessel RS 151 Ejca became disabled off Skagen, Denmark. The Ejca had suffered engine damage and had went adrift north of Skagen. The crew alerted authorities who dispatched the lifeboat Lars Kruse to the scene. Several hours later, the lifeboat arrived and took the Ejca under tow back to Skagen. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
On November 16, the 132 meter long, 9556 dwt container ship Nuka Arctica caught fire near Aalborg, Denmark. The Nuka Arctica was headed to Nuuk, Greenland when a fire started in the engine room. The fire was quickly contained and extinguished by the crew, but the Nuka Arctica sustained damaged. The boxship redirected to Frederikshavn for repairs. Reports state the Nuka Arctica is proceeding under its own power, but at a reduced speed. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
On June 24, the 14 meter long fishing vessel Nicoline HG 75 caught fire off Hirtshals, Denmark. The crew were fishing for plaits when smoke billowed out of the engine room. The two crew on board quickly responded to the situation and douse the blaze with powder. The fire damaged the engine disabling the Nicoline. The crew requested assistance with a lifeboat from Skagen responding. The lifeboat towed the Nicoline back to Skagen. No reports of injuries.