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.
The 33 meter long ro-ro ferry Nordic Duck went aground off Pensar, Finland. The ferry became stuck on a sandbank for some unknown reason. No reports of injuries to the crew or 4 passengers on board. There was no damage and no pollution was released. The Nordic Duck was able to refloat itself and was able to proceed to its destination.
