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Silver Bird S 449

Silver Bird S 449

Silver Bird S 449
Photo: tv2nord.dk

On the evening of May 1, the 19.5 meter long, 167 gt fishing vessel Silver Bird S 449 (MMSI: 219034290) became disabled in the Skagerrak 30 nautical miles west of Hirtshals, Denmark. The trawler had its fishing gear wrapped around its propeller and gone adrift. The Silver Bird S 449 requested assistance with the lifeboat from Skagen Rescue Station took the fishing boat under tow.  The vessels proceeded to Hirtshals where the trawler safely moored at a quay in the harbor.  Reports state divers have been requested to cut the fishing gear free. The Silver Bird S 449 is a new vessel and only has been in service since March 2025. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Silver Bird S 449

Melusine

Melusine

Melusine
Photo: fvn.no

The 162 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Melusine allided with the moored ferry Superspeed 1 at Hirtshals, Norway. The Melusine attempted to berth with 611 passengers and 240 vehicles when strong winds pushed the ferry against the 212 meter long ferry Superspeed 1. The vessels stayed wedged together until a tug could assist and pull the vessels apart. No reports of injuries. An inspection found minimal damage and both vessels were allowed to depart after a short delay.

Nicoline – HG 75

Nicoline – HG 75

Nicoline
Photo: tv2nord.dk

On June 24, the 14 meter long fishing vessel Nicoline HG 75 caught fire off Hirtshals, Denmark. The crew were fishing for plaits when smoke billowed out of the engine room. The two crew on board quickly responded to the situation and douse the blaze with powder. The fire damaged the engine disabling the Nicoline. The crew requested assistance with a lifeboat from Skagen responding. The lifeboat towed the Nicoline back to Skagen. No reports of injuries.