The 196 meter long passenger ro-ro ferry Visby became disabled off Nynäshamn, Sweden. Just after the Visby departed from the dock, the ferry suffered engine failure and went adrift. The crew was preparing to drop anchor when they were able to restart the engines. No reports of injuries to the 1100 passengers on board, damage or pollution released. The Visby continued on to its destination.
The 144 meter long tanker Sten Baltic became disabled near Varlaxudden, Finland. The tanker had suffered engine failure and the vessel’s steering had also malfunctioned. The crew alerted authorities in Helsinki and dropped anchor. The crew began repairs while authorities dispatched a Coast Guard vessel and pilot boat to the scene to monitor the situation. The crew was able to restart the engine a short time later. The Coast Guard vessel and pilot boat escorted the Sten Baltic to Kalbådagrunds where the vessel could be further inspected. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The Sten Baltic was en route to Riga from Sköldvikhamnen.
The 122 meter long, 7124 dwt general cargo vessel Myrte became caught fire and became disabled in the North Sea near Fair Isle, Shetland Islands. The Myrte had suffered a small engine room fire and the vessel lost power going adrift. The crew requested assistance with the nearby 78 meter long supply vessel Olympic Octopus,the coastguard tug Herakles and the 38 meter long tug Tystie came to her aid. The tug Tystie took the Myrte under tow. No reports of injuries to the nine crew on board. The Myrte was en route to Lerwick from Invergordon with a cargo of construction materials.
