Cargo ship ran aground in Roskilde Fjord
A cargo ship, the Baltic Wind, remains stranded in the Roskilde Fjord after running aground on a sandbank.
A cargo ship named Baltic Wind, measuring nearly 90 meters, has run aground in the Roskilde Fjord near SΓΈlager and Kulhuse, as reported by the Danish Defense Command. The vessel will require a specialized company to assist in its refloat, which must be approved by the Danish Maritime Authority. Once the ship is freed, it will return to port for an inspection before it can continue its journey to Aviles, Spain.
There is currently no imminent risk of an oil spill from the stranded vessel, according to Christer Haven, a press advisor with the Defense Command. The situation has raised concerns about the safety and environmental impact of marine traffic in the area. Authorities will be closely monitoring the situation to ensure that proper measures are taken to mitigate any potential hazards.
The incident highlights the issues related to navigation in shallow waters, particularly for larger vessels like the Baltic Wind. With regulatory approvals needed for the refloat operation, the response must be both timely and effective to ensure that the cargo ship can be safely retrieved without causing further disruption or environmental damage.