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Biscayen L 353

Biscayen L 353

Biscayen L353

The 20 meter long fishing vessel Biscayen L353 became disabled off Thyborøn, Jutland, Denmark. The Biscayen had suffered engine failure and requested assistance. The SAR lifeboat responded and towed to the fishing vessel back to port. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

 

Hestia

Hestia

Hestia

The 90 meter long cargo vessel Hestia ran aground off Skagen, Denmark. The Hestia was heading to Halmstad from Ijmuiden with a cargo of steel rolls when it became stuck on a sandbank on the receding tide.  Authorities dispatched a rescue team to the scene to assist. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. Reports stated the vessel was to attempt to be refloated on the next high tide.

Sea Worker

Sea Worker

Sea Worker
Photo: tvsyd.dk

On February 3, the 55 meter long platform Sea Worker capsized off Hvide Sande, Denmark. The Sea Worker had been aground since January 27 while being towed to an offshore wind turbine site. Reports state the platform had on board both light fuel oil and lubricating oil and a small sheen was spotted, but authorities state there is no risk of a large oil spill. No reports of injuries. The Sea Worker was to be inspected for damage to see if the platform was too far damaged to be salvaged.