What Crew Members Say About Baltic-Wind

On February 18, 2026, at approximately 4:00 PM UTC, the cargo vessel 'Baltic Wind' encountered a mishap when it ran aground near Kulhuse, close to the entrance of Roskilde Fjord in Isefjord, northern Sjælland. The incident occurred shortly after the vessel had departed from Frederiksværk, bound for Aviles, when it struck a sandbank. Following the grounding, the Nordsjællands Police conducted an inspection and confirmed that there were no leaks or pollution emanating from the ship. By around 11:30 PM, a patrol vessel from the Danish Navy Home Guard reached the site of the grounded ship. As of February 19, the 'Baltic Wind' remained stuck on the sandy bottom at coordinates 55° 57' N 011° 54' E. The Danish Maritime Authority detained the ship while conducting a preliminary investigation to assess any damage caused by the grounding. A subsequent diving inspection was planned to evaluate the ship's seaworthiness once it was successfully refloated. Fortunately, the grounding occurred outside of the designated shipping channel, allowing for uninterrupted traffic to and from Roskilde Fjord. The captain of the vessel attempted to refloat the ship after the incident, leading to a fine of 9,750 Danish crowns for breaching the Maritime Act. The shipping company is now tasked with submitting a salvage plan, which requires approval from the Danish Maritime Authority. On February 23, the ship was successfully pulled off the sandbank by a tug and was later berthed at the old ferry port in Hundested. For more details, including photos and videos of the incident, visit these links: https://www.tv2kosmopol.dk/halsnaes/strandet-fragtskib-har-nu-forladt-roskilde-fjord-8d498, https://www.soefart.dk/article/view/1212446/coaster_pa_knap_90_meter_sidder_fast_i_roskilde_fjord, and https://www.tv2kosmopol.dk/frederikssund/skib-pa-knap-90-meter-gar-pa-grund-ved-roskilde-fjord-523e5.

On February 4, 2026, at 11:26 a.m., the vessel 'Baltic Wind', which was making its way from Waterford to Copenhagen, experienced a significant engine blackout while navigating the Kiel Canal. This incident occurred shortly after the ship passed beneath the Hohenhörn motorway bridge, causing it to drift toward the southern shore. Fortunately, the crew managed to restore power, and the ship continued its journey, moving towards Fischerhütte for necessary inspections. By 12:30 p.m., 'Baltic Wind' was back underway; however, its troubles were not over. At approximately 2:45 p.m., the vessel became stuck in Breiholz at coordinates 54° 12' N 009° 33' E. Thankfully, the tugboat 'En Avant 30' (IMO: 9597317), which happened to be in Oldenbüttel at the time, was dispatched to assist. 'Baltic Wind' was safely towed to the communal port in Rendsburg, arriving at 6 p.m. The ship remained stationary for inspections as of February 6.