Mariehamn

It then drifted back towards Norway before finally landing on Finland's Mariehamn Island after what the Tribune News Service dubbed a "nine-day odyssey".

The Viking Line, headquartered in Mariehamn, said no security risks were involved with Sunday’s transfer trip to Turku.

Viking Line CEO Jan Hanses told YLE that a strong gust of wind likely “pushed the ship to shore” in the narrow passage close to Mariehamn port.

The Viking Grace is stranded close to the port of Mariehamn.

“Viking Grace has ran aground in front of Mariehamn. Firmly grounded, no leaks….The first rescue units are on site,” the tweet said.