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The Danish Maritime Authority is expressing frustration over Malta's lack of response concerning a tragic maritime incident that claimed the life of a Danish fisherman. According to a report from the Danish Maritime Commissioner for Maritime Affairs, this incident involved a collision on July 10, 2014, between the Danish fishing cutter f/v 'Inger Marie' and the freighter 'Rig', which occurred in international waters northeast of Læsø. The collision, which resulted in the swift sinking of the 'Inger Marie', led to the loss of skipper Teddy Bak Nielsen's life. After the unfortunate accident, a Swedish rescue helicopter located the skipper about an hour later, but it was too late to save him. Søren Sørensen, chairman of 3F Sømændene, criticized Malta's inaction, stating, "It is a catastrophe that Malta is not addressing such a critical incident. It seems that Malta is indifferent to the death of a fisherman from Denmark." After the collision, the helmsman of the 'Rig' provided an account to Swedish authorities, claiming the Danish cutter approached from the port side, which would have required the fishing vessel to yield. However, a later investigation by the accident investigation commission revealed a different scenario—indicating that the 'Inger Marie' was on the starboard side, thus placing the responsibility on the 'Rig' to give way. The commission's findings suggested that there were lapses in lookout protocols and potential radar misuse by the cargo ship, factors that could warrant criminal proceedings against the 1st mate. Despite Denmark's concerns and multiple attempts to initiate dialogue with Maltese authorities since March 2015, there has been no progress on this front. As the incident took place in international waters, Denmark is unable to pursue criminal charges; that power resides solely with Malta, the flag state of the 'Rig'.

In a tragic maritime accident off the coast of Læsø, a 66-year-old fisherman lost his life following a collision involving the freighter 'Rig.' The incident occurred on July 10, 2014, at approximately 6:29 a.m., between Vinga and Læsø. Authorities, including the Maritime Administration, Swedish Coast Guard, and MRCC in Gothenburg, were alerted to the scene by Lyngby Radio after reports of one individual being thrown into the water and the subsequent sinking of the fishing vessel. Rescue efforts unfolded swiftly, with a helicopter from Sävedalen and search and rescue teams from Rörö and Hovås promptly dispatched. By 7 a.m., rescuers had retrieved the lone fisherman from the water, and he was rushed to Sahlgrenska Hospital, where he was sadly pronounced dead. Following the incident, the Maritime Administration deployed two officers aboard the freighter 'Rig,' which had departed from Latvijas Rietumu Terminals in Riga and was en route to Keadby with an expected arrival date of July 12. These officers conducted interviews with the ship's master and crew to assess the circumstances surrounding the collision.

On July 25, 2011, the MV Rig encountered severe weather conditions while navigating the North Sea near the Dutch coastline. During the tumultuous journey, the vessel listed and lost approximately 15 to 20 packages of timber overboard. The Dutch Coast Guard promptly deployed an aircraft to locate the drifting cargo, which was reported at latitude N 53° 48.178 and longitude E 004° 56.098. Originally en route to Ipswich with an estimated arrival time of July 25 at 6:00 UTC, the MV Rig continued its voyage but reduced its speed following the incident. By around 6 p.m. on the same day, the lost timber had washed ashore on Ameland, prompting the buoy layer 'Terschelling' to monitor the driftwood effectively. To view a detailed report from the Dutch authorities, including photographs, visit the link: http://www.lc.nl/friesland/regio/article13891313.ece/Hout-spoelt-aan-op-kust-Ameland. Additionally, a video showcasing the ship battling the blustery sea conditions can be found here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ugp7AFmqb8g&feature=player_embedded.