OCEAN CAROLINE (Nordic Frost -04, Suurlaid -98, Donar -75), 2,330/73 - roro/cargo,
25/2/2007: Owned by A/S Ocean Transport, Norway (NIS). Developed a severe list when water entered the hold 25/2/2007 when about 62 miles north-west of Gdynia and reported in danger of sinking. Eight crew were taken off by helicopter and the remaining three were later transferred to a tug. Subsequently taken in tow and arrived Karlskrona the next day. She was on passage from Klaipeda for Sandnes with timber.
Ref: Marine News Vol. 61, No. 5 May 2007 |