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Rebecca Rousing

Rebecca Rousing

Photo: kustbevakningen.se
Photo: kustbevakningen.se

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.

 

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Seaways Corona

Seaways Corona

Photo: hd.se
Photo: hd.se

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.


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Fri Wave Aground

Fri Wave Aground

Photo: kustbevakningen.se
Photo: kustbevakningen.se

The 83 meter long freighter Fri Wave went aground in the Baltic Sea off Solvesborg near Kristianstad, Sweden. The Fri Wave was en route to Solvesborg from Dunkerque with a cargo of limestone when ran onto a shoal.  The freighter suffered damage to its ballast tank, but none of the crew on board were injured.  The Swedish Coast Guard tested the Master and first officer for alcohol.  Both men had positive results, but were not charged as they stated they had drank some alcohol after the vessel had gone aground. The first officer was fined 3000 Swedish Crowns. Reports state that the owners fired both men.

Photo: kustbevakningen.se
Photo: kustbevakningen.se

The Fri Wave was pulled off the shoal and refloated the following day.  Two tugs were on scene and towed the Fri Wave to Sölvesborg where Coast Guard divers inspected the vessel’s hull.  No reports of oil pollution being released.

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