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Frakt Fjord

Frakt Fjord

Frakt Fjord
Photo: jv.dk

On January 26, the 90 meter long cargo vessel Frakt Fjord ran aground in the Kolding Fjord just outside Kolding, Denmark. The vessel was being piloted into the harbor when it ran aground just outside the fairway. A tug was dispatched to the scene after initial attempts to refloat the Frakt Fjord had failed.  No reports of injuries.

Frakt Fjord
Photo: jv.dk

Reports state another attempt to refloat the Frakt Fjord will be done on the next high tide. The Frakt Fjord had sailed from Norway with a cargo of gravel and sand bound for Kolding. Authorities are monitoring the situation and have reported there is no signs of hull damage or pollution released.

Sagasbank Aground

Sagasbank Aground

 

The 4500 dwt freighter Sagasbank went aground in the Kolding Fjord  just before it entered the Port of Kolding, Denmark.  The Sagasbank was moving around 8 knots when it went aground, but there was no damage to the vessel.  Divers had inspected the hull and the ship was later refloated and entered Kolding to unload its cargo.  No reports of  pollution being released.

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