The 80 meter long general cargo vessel Sylvia became disabled in the Gulf of Finland off Kalbådagrund, Finland. The Sylvia, loaded with cement, had suffered engine failure and went adrift. The crew was able to drop anchor and alerted the MRCC. A tug arrived on scene a few hours later and was able to connect a towline to the Sylvia. The vessels proceeded safely to Palkasaare. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 97 meter long general cargo vessel Lady Hester ran aground in the Ruotsinsalmi Strait near Kotka, Finland. The Lady Hester was en route to Halla from Rauma with lumber when it ran aground in dense fog. Authorities were alerted and multiple vessels were dispatched to the scene. The Lady Hester was able to refloat itself and was escorted by a tug to Kotka. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The Lady Hester is to be inspected for damage while authorities investigate the incident.
The 72 meter long, 1964 dwt tanker Yara Gas II suffered a fire in the Gulf of Finland near Helsinki, Finland. The Yara Gas II was headed to Porvoo in ballast when a fire broke out in the engine room. The crew quickly responded and was able to extinguish the blaze. The Coast Guard dispatched a patrol boat and rescue helicopter to the scene. Reports state the vessel had drifted into Estonian waters and has dropped anchor. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
