The 141 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Wasa Express caught fire in Vaasa, Finland. The fire started in an electrical panel in the engine room. The crew was able to contain the fire and extinguish the blaze before the local fire brigade arrived. One crewman suffered some smoke inhalation, but did not require to be taken to hospital. The ferry was pulled from service to allow for an investigation into incident. No reports of pollution released.
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 5215 dwt container ship Ragna became disabled in Vuosaari Channel near Helsinki, Finland. The Ragna had suffered engine failure and went adrift. The vessel avoided going aground when a pilot was able to push the vessel away from shallow waters. The Ragna was taken under tow back to Helsinki. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
