The 195 meter long, 47119 dwt bulk carrier Thor Horizon suffered a fire while in the Gulf of Bothnia off Pori, Finland. The fire started in the engine room disabling the vessel. The crew was able to contain the fire to the engine room, but the fire severely damaged the main engine. No reports of injuries to the 23 crew on board. The Thor Horizon was taken under tow by 2 tugs and proceeded to Pori, Finland.
The 169 meter long container ship Flottbek ran aground on the Kiel Canal near Oldenbüttel, Germany. The Flottbek was en route to Rotterdam from Gdynia when it suffered engine failure and ran onto an embankment. A tug was dispatched to the scene and was able to aid the Flottbek to refloat itself. The Flottbek was able to continue on its voyage under its own power. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 146 meter long, 10385 dwt freighter BBC Chile became disabled in the Baltic Sea off Ystad, Sweden. The cargo vessel was en route to St. Petersburg, Russia when it suffered engine failure going adrift. The crew contacted the Swedish Coast Guard of their situation. A few hours later, the crew was able to make repairs to the engine and proceeded under their own power. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
