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.
The 121 meter long, 8302 dwt freighter Zuiderdiep caught fire while loading pulp wood at Kemi, Finland. The fire started in the vessel’s engine room by sparks of a welding torch. The Zuiderdiep’s crew were able to extinguish the blaze. No reports of injuries. Damage was limited to the engine room.
