The 88 meter long, 3961 dwt cement carrier Malta Cement went aground near Stockholm, Sweden. The Malta Cement was en route to Vasteras from Rostock with a cargo of cement when it ran aground on Kalvholmen Island. A survey found the vessel suffered no damage. The Malta Cement was refloated on the following hide tide with the assistance of a tug. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
The 83 meter long, 1768 dwt freighter Rebecca Rousing became disabled off Öland, Sweden. The Rebecca Rousing was en route to Gotland from Wolin when the vessel suffered a mechanical breakdown resulting in a power blackout. The freighter went adrift in heavy seas and high winds and was in danger of being blown ashore. The crew contacted the Swedish Coast Guard who dispatched a rescue vessel from Öland and took the Rebecca Rousing under tow. Both vessels proceeded to northern tip of Öland where it dropped anchor and sheltered from the wind and waves. No reports of injuries to the five crew or pollution released.
The 187 meter long, 11700 dwt ro-ro car ferry Seaways Corona caught fire while en route from Frederica to Copenhagen. The fire started on the main deck and the vessel sent out a distress call. Before any rescue vessel could reach the scene, the crew was able to douse the blaze using the automated sprinkler system. The ferry altered its course and headed to Helsingborg as they investigated the cause of the fire. The ferry arrived at the Helsingborg pier a short time later. While at the pier, the fire reignited, but the crew with assistance from the local fire brigade was able to extinguish it an hour later. Reports state the fire fighting was hampered by the cramp conditions between containers and trailers along with the heavy smoke. There was also a concern as many containers had hazardous goods. No injuries to the 24 people on board. The Seaways Corona suffered slight damage and was slated to leave the following day after being inspected.
