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Ho Bugt – E4

Ho Bugt – E4

Ho Bugt - E4
Photo: tvsyd.dk

On the night of July 7, the 16 meter long fishing vessel Ho Bugt – E4 (MMSI: 219001695) ran aground in the North Sea at Houstrup Beach, Denmark. The fishing vessel was fishing for shrimp when it ran ashore on the beach. The fishing vessel requested assistance with the 20 meter long, 19 gt DSRS lifeboat Emile Robin (IMO: 8717439) responding. The lifeboat attempted to pull the trawler off the beach in vain for nearly ten hours, but the Ho Bugt – E4 remained firmly stuck. A local salvage company arrived on site as reports there was water ingress into the trawler’s engine room. Pumps were placed to keep the vessel dry.

On the morning of July 9, the salvage team began clearing sand away from the Ho Bugt – E4. The 27 meter long, 200 dwt tug Skinfaxe R (IMO: 9563213) arrived around noon to free the fishing vessel.  With the rising tide, the tugboat was able to pull free the trawler.  Reports state there was no major damage to the trawler. Authorities inspected the vessel and found no pollution has been released. The cause of the grounding has not been disclosed.

Sofia

Sofia

Sofia
Photo: Swedish Maritime Authority

On the evening of November 28, the 70 meter long, 1827 dwt cargo vessel Sofia (IMO: 8616087) suffered an explosion and fire in Baltic Sea some 30 nautical miles off the coast of Bornholm, Denmark. The Sofia was proceeding in ballast from Poland to Karlshamn when the vessel alerted authorities a mayday alert and the crew needed to abandon ship. Both Danish and Swedish authorities dispatched helicopters and vessels to the scene. Reports state a Swedish rescue helicopter was first to arrive over the Sofia and were able to winch up all 5 crew safely.  The helicopter took the crew to Kristianstad and were reported unharmed from the incident. Polish authorities also dispatched the rescue vessel Kapitan Poinc along with a tugboat towards the drifting Sofia.

Sofia
Photo: tvn24.pl

Reports state the vessel’s owners had dispatched a tug from Rostock to take the Sofia under tow and take it to a shipyard for repair. No details on the cause of the explosion nor the extent of damage caused by the explosion and the fire. Authorities stated the Sofia was not a threat to navigation in the area.

 

Samantha

Samantha

Samantha

On November 26, the 22 meter long, 61 gt fishing vessel Samantha (MMSI: 219002838) ran aground off the island of Rømø, Denmark. The DSRS dispatched two lifeboats while the DGzRS dispatched a vessel to the scene later the same day. The lifeboats initial attempts to pull the Samantha free were unsuccessful. It would not be until the following morning on November 27 when the lifeboats were able to refloat the trawler. The Samantha was able to proceed safely to Havneby.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.