The 59 meter long passenger ship Saga Lejon was repored disabled while sailing near Västervik, Sweden. The vessel had engine problems caused by impurities in the fuel that clogged the filters. An engineer was requested and soon reached the scene. He was then able to fix the problem and the Saga Lejon continued on to Nykoping. No reports of injuries or pollution being released.
The 34 meter long, 49 dwt passenger ship Belomorye became disabled in the White Sea when the Belomorye’s main engine had failed. The master of the Belomorye contacted the authorities which dispatched the salvage vessel Tekhnolog Konyukhov from Arkhangelsk. The salvage vessel reached the scene while the crew on the Belomorye were able to restart the engine. The two vessels continued to Arkhangelsk. The passenger ship had 32 passengers and six crew on board. No reports of injury or pollution being released.
A harbour cruise at the port of Husum, Germany ended with a stuck vessel in the mud. The 19 meter long passenger ship Insel Poel became stranded when the tide went out. Passengers and crew who wanted to go ashore were able to leave the ship using ropes tied to the stern of the vessel. The Insel Poel is expected to float free with the next high tide. No reports of injuries or pollution being released.
