What Crew Members Say About Cl-Flanders

The freighter 'CL Flanders', carrying a crew of eight, encountered an unexpected grounding incident off Getterön while departing Varberg for Rochester on February 3, 2026, around 8 p.m. This incident occurred at coordinates 57° 07' N 012° 14' E. Authorities were notified shortly after midnight, initiating a response. The shipping company, De Bock Meritiem, has dismissed the possibility of a technical malfunction contributing to the grounding. The Swedish Coast Guard promptly arrived at the scene and has commenced a preliminary investigation into the incident. Fortunately, the crew members, who have all tested negative for alcohol, reported no injuries. On February 5, at approximately 7 a.m. UTC, the situation saw a resolution when the tug 'Magnus' (IMO: 7407570) successfully refloated the vessel in less than thirty minutes. The CL Flanders was returned to safety at the inner port of Varberg by 7:40 a.m. The hull will undergo a thorough inspection by divers to assess any potential damage, although the shipping company remained optimistic, stating they do not anticipate any significant issues. For further updates and images related to the incident, visit the following links: [Link 1](https://www.sverigesradio.se/artikel/rederiet-inget-fel-pa-fartyget-var-kordugligt), [Link 2](https://www.sverigesradio.se/artikel/bargning-klar-i-varberg-dykare-undersoker-skrovet-och-botten), [Link 3](https://www.sverigesradio.se/artikel/forundersokning-inledd-efter-att-timmerfartyg-gick-pa-grund), [Link 4](https://www.hn.se/images/og/ae4b6f9e-06b1-4da9-b051-03f1e8515f41/images/2EeK_wA4O4SWIgEGUlducbTWHmF8-WIDE.jpg?width=1200&quality=75).