MF Prinsesse Benedikte file photo courtesy Scandlines
A Scandlines ferry in dock at the Remontowa shipyard in Gdansk, Poland for planned upgrades is getting an unexpected extended stay.
The ferry Prinsesse Benedikte was finishing up a three-week scrubber installation at the yard earlier this week when the floating dock it was in keeled over during the float-out, causing the ferry to slip down the keel block. The incident resulted in damages and flooding of the engine room, but luckily nobody was hurt in the accident.
The yard is currently assessing the extent of the damages, as well as what repairs will be needed. A statement to gCaptain by Scandlines said that they expect to have an overview in about 2 to 3 weeks time.
“The captain of the ship took good care of his people (the on-site team) who could all leave the vessel in good condition,” said the statement.
The Prinsesse Benedikte is one of four ferries operating on the busy Germany to Denmark route known as “Fugleflugtslinjen/Vogelfluglinie”, aka the “bee-line”.
Join the gCaptain Club for curated content, insider opinions, and vibrant community discussions.
Join the 110,240 members that receive our newsletter.
Have a news tip? Let us know.
A Russian Navy frigate equipped with new generation hypersonic cruise missiles has conducted drills in the English Channel and is carrying out tasks in the Atlantic Ocean, Russian news agencies reported on Tuesday.
(Bloomberg) — Chinese lawmakers got a head start on the US election this week as they gathered to vote on the largest fiscal package since the pandemic. But now that...
by Ossian Shine, (Reuters) – Germany’s Red Bandit, skippered by Carl-Peter Forster, was crowned winner of the 45th Rolex Middle Sea Race, becoming the third German yacht to win the prestigious offshore challenge. Following...
Access exclusive insights, engage in vibrant discussions, and gain perspectives from our CEO.
Sign Up
Maritime and offshore news trusted by our 110,240 members delivered daily straight to your inbox.
Essential news coupled with the finest maritime content sourced from across the globe.
Sign Up
Join The Club
