On December 8, the 103 meter long, 5019 dwt cargo vessel EEVA VG (IMO: 9769104) became disabled in the Kattegat near Grenaa, Denmark. The EEVA VG had suffered a mechanical breakdown and the cargo vessel had to drop anchor. Unable to make repairs, the crew requested assistance. On December 16, the 37 meter long tugboat Anteos (IMO: 9223681) was dispatched and took the EEVA VG under tow and proceeded to Brunsbüttel. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
On the afternoon of December 10, the 90 meter long, 5211 dwt cargo vessel Noren (IMO: 9968255) collided with the 20 meter long fishing vessel Obsala in the Kattegat Sea northwest of the island of Nidingen, Sweden. The Noren was headed to Hargshamn from Shoreham when it collided with the Obsala. Swedish authorities were alerted and deployed multiple Coast Guard patrol boats along with a helicopter from Gothenburg. The 12 meter long SSRS lifeboat Josephine (MMSI: 265001100) was also dispatched to assist. Rescuers found both vessels had only sustained slight damage and neither were in danger. The Obsala did suffered problems with its engine and fishing gear requiring the vessel to be towed to a shipyard for repairs. There were no reports of injuries on either vessel.
Authorities launched an investigation into the incident. The Coast Guard tested crew for alcohol which return negative results. After the preliminary investigation had been completed, the Swedish Coast Guard issued a fine to the master of the Noren for negligence. Reports state the fine was paid immediately and the vessel proceeded on its voyage to its destination.