Discover the Diezeborg: Ratings & Maritime News

On the night of February 13, 2026, the cargo vessel 'Diezeborg' faced a critical situation when a fire broke out in its engine room while sailing from Setubal to Kokkola with a load of zinc concentrate. The incident occurred northwest of Gotska Sandön, prompting an immediate rescue response. The onboard fire suppression system activated successfully, allowing the crew to manage the emergency without injuries among the nine personnel on board. Coast Guard ships and helicopters were dispatched to assist in the operation. Nearby vessels included 'Prima Lady' from Prima Shipping Group and 'Marjatta' of Langh Group. By February 16, the situation had escalated to the ship being Not Under Command (NUC) at coordinates 58° 36' N, 019° 58' E, while the patrol vessel 'KBV 002- Triton' (IMO 9380453) took the 'Diezeborg' in tow, preventing it from running aground at the shallow Kopparstenarna area to the north of Gotska Sandön. Fortunately, favorable weather conditions prevailed with moderate winds, waves around 1.5 meters high, and clear visibility, aiding the operation. On February 15, the tug 'Svend' (IMO: 8406157) was dispatched by Wagenborg to provide further assistance, reaching the distressed vessel on February 16. The towing operation began at approximately 1 p.m. Once the tug 'Svend' arrived, the Coast Guard concluded its operations, allowing for the safe tow of 'Diezeborg' to Tallinn Shipyard in Bekker Port, where it was securely docked on February 17 for essential repairs. For further details, see the official report with photos here: https://www.kustbevakningen.se/nyheter/brandharjat-fartyg-hindras-fran-att-driva-pa-grund/