Ship grounding - Shipwreck Log

On May 22, the 67 meter long self-propelled barge Swette (MMSI: 244740259) and the 48 meter long self-propelled barge Nautica (MMSI: 205500090) ran aground at the confluence of the Nete and Rupel Rivers in Rumst, Belgium. The two vessels had become stuck due to low water levels. One vessel was firmly stuck on a bank while the other was stuck by the stern. The water police was alerted to the situation.

Reports state the local authority was aware of the sandbank and had asked for a buoy to mark it’s location. They also stated that vessels have run aground regularly in the area. There were no reports of injuries or pollution released.

Frigg Sydfyen

May 23, 2025 Paul Hancock

On the morning of May 22, the 70 meter long, 450 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Frigg Sydfyen (IMO: 8222824) ran around on the Baltic Sea at Bøjden, Denmark. The ferry had departed from Bøjden with 50 passengers when it blown off course by strong winds and grounded onto a sandbar near the pier. The pilot boat attempted to pull the ferry free, but the vessel was firmly stuck. A tug was dispatched from Svendborg to refloat the Frigg Sydfyen.

Passengers remained on board for another 8 hours before they would be safely taken back ashore. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

NCL Salten

May 22, 2025 Paul Hancock

On the early morning of May 22, the 135 meter long, 11135 dwt container ship NCL Salten (IMO: 9252773) ran aground in the Trondheims Fjord near Lauset, Norway. The vessel had departed from Aalesund when it went off course and driven ashore with its bulbous bow out of the water almost striking a nearby house just meters away. Authorities arrived on site made an initial attempt to free the NCL Salten, but the container ship was firmly aground.

Reports state there were no injuries to the 16 crew on board and no pollution was released. Authorities launched an investigation into the incident. When questioning the crew, the police notified the crew as being under criminal suspicion. The specific crime was not disclosed at this time. Reports state another attempt to refloat the NCL Salten will be attempted on the next high tide assisted by multiple tugs.