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.
The 31 meter long fishing vessel S 250 Roxy Lady went aground near the Skagen West Lighthouse, Denmark. The trawler had run ashore in bad weather, but did not sustain any damage. The Skagen Rescue Station dispatched a lifeboat to the scene and rescued the three crew on board the trawler. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Attempts to refloat the Roxy Lady will be done on the next high tide.
Video of the rescue:
