Latvian freighter double grounding, Denmark

RIX AMETHYST

General cargo ship RIX AMETHYST ran aground while leaving Rudkobing, Langeland island, Denmark, in the afternoon May 18. The ship with cargo of barley is bound for Bremen, Germany. Tug was called, the ship was refloated in reportedly, an hour and a half. While maneuvering after refloating, RIX AMETHYST stern entangled with fairway buoy, shifting it from its’ position. RIX AMETHYST grounded again, but this time she managed to refloat under own power, in about half of an hour. She passed under...

https://www.fleetmon.com/maritime-news/2020/29665/latvian-freighter-double-grounding-denmark/

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