Mechanical Problem! Cargo Ship Disabled!

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  • General cargo ship encountered a mechanical problem in Baltic sea, shortly after midday Feb 25.
  • The cargo ship was en route from Kiel to Kaliningrad, Russia. 
  • Weather was reported to be stormy.

General cargo ship encountered a mechanical problem in Baltic sea in the Fehmarn Belt, NE of Kiel, reports Maritime Bulletin.

What happened?

General cargo ship RIX LAGOON encountered a mechanical problem in Baltic sea in the Fehmarn Belt, NE of Kiel, shortly after midday Feb 25. The cargo ship was en route from Kiel to Kaliningrad, Russia. 

Ship towed

Tug BUELK was deployed. As of 1730 UTC, RIX LAGOON seemed to be taken on tow, caravan started moving towards Bay of Kiel. Weather was reported to be stormy.

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Source: Maritime Bulletin