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Day: August 20, 2025

Nordstjernen

Nordstjernen

Nordstjernen
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On the evening of August 19, the 80 meter long passenger ship Nordstjernen (IMO: 5255777) ran aground on the Warnow River at Warnemünde, Germany.  The Nordstjernen had been reversing out of its berth in Warnemünde when it suffered a mechanical malfunction. The passenger ship’s engine failed to respond to move forward and crashed into the embankment on the opposite side of the river and went aground. The crew was able to resolve the malfunction and proceeded under its own power back to is berth Warnemünde.

Nordstjernen
Photo: ostsee-zeitung.de

Authorities detained the Nordstjernen from further sailings and launched an investigation into the incident.  The tug Fairplay 55 (IMO: 9021124) took the Nordstjernen under tow to Rostock where it was inspected for damage and a technical safety survey before the vessel can continue on its voyage.  Initial reports state the malfunction was caused by the pneumatic control of the controllable-pitch propeller. No reports of injuries to 31 passengers on board  or pollution released.

Falkefjell

Falkefjell

Falkefjell
Photo: nettavisen.no

On the afternoon of August 19, the 24 meter long, 150 gt  high-speed catamaran passenger ship Falkefjell (IMO: 9605346)  became disabled on Vargsundet north of Lille Lerresfjord, Norway. The Falkefjell was underway from Hammerfest to Alta with 10 passengers when the vessel struck a whale. Passengers reported they felt a thud before spotting the whale thrashing in the water. Witnesses stated seeing large amounts of blood in the water before the whale perished and sank below the surface.  There were no injuries on the Falkefjell, but the impact had damaged the passenger ship as the vessel had lost engine power and went adrift.

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Reports stated a service boat from a nearby fish farm, the 193 gt passenger ship Hornøy (IMO: 9768980) and the 13 meter long NSSR lifeboat Utvær (MMSI: 257959900) were to the aid of the disabled Falkefjell. The 10 passengers were transferred off to the Hornøy and proceeded to Hammerfest. The Utvær took the Falkefjell under tow and proceeded to Hammerfest. No details of the extent of damage caused by the incident, but no water ingress was reported.

Mañón Un

Mañón Un

Mañón Un
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On August 19, the 13 meter long, 11.8 GT wooden fishing vessel Mañón Un (CFR: ESP000021719) sank at the entrance of the Cedeira estuary near Cedeira, Spain. The 4 crew members on board sent out a distress call that the vessel was sinking after it sprung a leak.  Spanish authorities responded by dispatching the 7.5 meter long search and rescue vessel LS Percebiño and requested nearby fishing vessels to assist.  The 4 crew would be rescued by the LS Percebiño and transported back to port.  One crew member was taken to hospital for undisclosed injuries.

The 18 meter long fishing vessel Bedía (MMSI: 224055790) arrived in the area a short time later and confirmed the Mañón Un had foundered. Authorities state the fishing vessel is sunk at a depth of 36 meters of water. The LS Percebiño had been delivered to Cedeira Red Cross just one day before the incident.