The 90 meter long general cargo vessel Kaisa ran aground in the Øre Sound near Helsingborg, Sweden. The vessel was able to refloat itself and proceeded into port under its own power. The Swedish Coast Guard was alerted and dispatched an aircraft to the scene. A survey of the area found that no pollution was released. Authorities conducted an investigation and found the master of the vessel was intoxicated. No reports of injuries or damage reported.
The 146 meter long, 10385 dwt freighter BBC Chile became disabled in the Baltic Sea off Ystad, Sweden. The cargo vessel was en route to St. Petersburg, Russia when it suffered engine failure going adrift. The crew contacted the Swedish Coast Guard of their situation. A few hours later, the crew was able to make repairs to the engine and proceeded under their own power. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
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.
