Baltic Sea: Coast Guard investigating role of alcohol in cargo ship crash

The pair probably couldn't have survived for a very long time in the frigid winter waters, however they might be alive in an air pocket in the hull, Reuters reported.The ships crashed into one another between the Swedish city of Ystad and the Danish Island of Bornholm at about 3:30 Central European Time. The accident occurred in Swedish territorial waters, and each vessels have been heading in the identical path, Reuters reported.One of the 2, the Danish-flagged Karin Hoej, capsized. Two individuals who have been believed to be on board the 55-meter lengthy (180-foot lengthy) ship haven't been accounted for, in keeping with the SMA. Authorities mentioned it is believed the Karin Hoej was not carrying any items on the time of the crash and was working a diminished crew. The different vessel, the Scot Carrier, seems to haven't suffered any main harm. The Scot Carrier is 90 meters (295 ft) lengthy and registered in the United Kingdom. Its proprietor, Scotline, advised Reuters the corporate couldn't touch upon specifics surrounding the incident however mentioned that it was cooperating and helping authorities.The Denmark Defense Ministry's Joint Operations Centre couldn't instantly say whether or not both ship had hazardous cargo on board. "The Danish ship, which is upside down, is a relatively small ship, so it has so little oil on board. That is not what worries us at the moment," it mentioned, in keeping with Reuters.Data from MarineTraffic.com confirmed that the Karin Hoej was touring to the southern Danish metropolis of Nykobing Falster. The Scot Carrier was headed from Salacgriva, Latvia, to the Scottish city of Montrose.