Hopper dredger capsized, sank, Denmark

Hopper dredger SIRIUS HOJ capsized and sank near Bogense port entrance, Denmark, Great Belt, shortly after leaving port, in the afternoon Mar 10. Understood dredger lost stability or was unstable, she capsized in just minutes. 2 crew on board rescued. Dredger is resting on bottom, partially above waterline. Photo from fyens.dk
Hopper dredger SIRIUS HOJ, IMO 7032375, dwt 119, built 1970, flag Denmark, manager Sirius Hoj.

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My name is Nikolay Torkin, I’m Merchant Marine Master, presently in command of feeder container ship trading in South East Asia. My family lives in Prague, Czech Republic. Mikhail provides me with daily accidents reports, I send him information with regards to accidents and container ships.