The 17 meter long fishing vessel RS 151 Ejca became disabled off Skagen, Denmark. The Ejca had suffered engine damage and had went adrift north of Skagen. The crew alerted authorities who dispatched the lifeboat Lars Kruse to the scene. Several hours later, the lifeboat arrived and took the Ejca under tow back to Skagen. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
The 90 meter long cargo vessel Hestia ran aground off Skagen, Denmark. The Hestia was heading to Halmstad from Ijmuiden with a cargo of steel rolls when it became stuck on a sandbank on the receding tide. Authorities dispatched a rescue team to the scene to assist. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. Reports stated the vessel was to attempt to be refloated on the next high tide.
On October 18, the 10 meter long fishing vessel Frisk Fisk S521 allided with the quay at Skagen, Denmark. The Frisk Fisk was arriving at the quay when it suffered as steering failure when a cable snapped. Unable to steer, the fishing vessel struck the quay sustaining significant bow damage. The local rescue station responded to the scene. Using a dewatering pump, they were able to keep the Frisk Fisk afloat to allow the crew to unload the cargo of fish and lobsters. However, an hour later the Frisk Fisk sank to the bottom. The following day, a crane lifted the Frisk Fisk and hoist the vessel onto the quay. Reports state the damage was enough to make the vessel a total loss. No reports of injuries.
