The 134 meter long, 11286 dwt container ship Bianca Rambow suffered an explosion while moored at Hamina, Finland. The explosion occurred in the engine room damaging machinery and equipment. No one was injured and no pollution was released. The damage was reported to have damaged the engine and could not be repaired. The vessel is waiting to be towed to a shipyard. Authorities are conducting an investigation into the incident.
The 36 meter long ferry Spoven went ashore at Asterholma, Åland. The ferry had broken free from its moorings during a storm and pushed ashore by the high winds. The ferry was later pulled free and surveyed for damage. There were no crew on board at the time of the incident. No reports of injuries or pollution being released.
The 213 meter long passenger ship Spirit Of France went aground at Rauma, Finland. High winds had caused the passenger ship had broke from its moorings and it drifted aground. The Spirit Of France was pulled free and docked. The vessel will undergo an inspection for any damage. No reports of injuries or pollution being released. The Spirit Of France was being prepared at a shipyard for delivery to its owners at the time of the incident.
