Viking Line's Amorella touched slightly a ground yesterday at 12.40 in the archipelago of Åland, Julgrund.

There were totally 1,945 passengers on board and no personal injuries were reported. Information was given to the passengers and the situation on board was calm. There’s no leak observed on the ship. A small leak is observed on the ballast tank which ordinarily contains water.

Amorella is on her way to Mariehamn, Åland Islands, and will be there at 01.30 a.m. The passengers can spend the night on Amorella in order to continue on Viking Grace to Turku tomorrow Sunday at 14.25 local time. The passengers bound for Sweden will be transported with the Rosella to Stockholm during the night. Estimated arrival time 7.30 a.m. local time.

The departure time of Gabriella has been changed. The new departure time from Stockholm on the 14th of December is 20.00 local time, with estimated arrival times to Mariehamn at 02.30 and Helsinki 13.00 local time.