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FN 267 Emilie

FN 267 Emilie

FN 267 Emilie
Photo: maritimedanmark.dk

On the afternoon of December 2, the 19 meter long, 68 gt fishing vessel FN 267 Emilie (MMSI: 219001917) ran aground in the Kattegat at the outer breakwater at Skagen, Denmark. The DSRS dispatched a lifeboat to assist and found the trawler sitting up on the rocks. Initial attempts to pull the FN 267 Emilie free were unsuccessful.  A tugboat and another trawler were ready to assist in pulling the vessel free when the FN 267 Emilie slipped off the breakwater. The fishing vessel proceeded into Skagen. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The extent of damage was not disclosed.

 

Stena Germanica

Stena Germanica

STENA GERMANICA

On October 22, 240 meter long, 10670 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Stena Germanica caught fire in the Kattegat near Anholt, Denmark. The fire started in a camper on the vehicle deck while  en route to Kiel from Gothenburg with 700 passengers on board. The crew assembled the passengers on deck and alerted authorities that a fire had broken out on the vessel.  A team of fire fighters were about to be flown to the Stena Germanica when the crew was able to the extinguish the blaze. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The Stena Germanica continued on with its voyage and arrived in Kiel.

Ivan Shchepetov

Ivan Shchepetov

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The 102 meter long, 3168 dwt freighter Ivan Shchepetov went aground in the Kattegat off the coast of Denmark.   No reports of injuries or pollution released.  Reports state the Ivan Shchepetov was hard aground and that divers were requested to make a survey.   Authorities later stated that a survey was completed and a salvage plan was submitted.

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