Collision in Øre Sound
The 140 meter long reefer cargo vessel Atlantic Lady collided with the 182 meter long tanker Kraslava in the Drogden Channel, Øre Sound between Malmö, Sweden and Copenhagen. The Atlantic Lady was en route to Bear Island from St. Petersburg when it was struck by the Kraslava. The Atlantic Lady sustained significant damage to its superstructure with numerous cabins destroyed. The Kraslava sustained a large gash to its starboard bow. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The Atlantic Lady proceeded to an anchorage in Copenhagen. The Kraslava headed to Køge Bay. The Kraslava was in ballast from Santa Cruz heading to St. Petersburg.
