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Collision Off Hatter Barn

Collision Off Hatter Barn

SFL Composer
Photo: tv-kalundborg.dk

On the night of August 4, the 292 meter long, 61609 dwt container ship Maersk Gironde (IMO: 9235555) collided with the 200 meter long, 18881 dwt car carrier SFL Composer (IMO: 9293583) in the Samsø Bælt near Hatter Barn reef, Denmark. The Maersk Gironde was headed to Gdansk from Wilhelmshaven when it attempted to overtake the SFL Composer when the vessels collided. Both vessels sustained hull damage above the waterline. The SFL Composer port stern partially crushed in and a large gash almost halfway along its port side hull. Both vessels maintained power with the SFL Composer proceeding to anchor off Sejerø while the Maersk Gironde to Fyns Hoved. There were no reports of injuries on either vessel.

Danish authorities have detained the vessels while both are inspected for seaworthiness. Divers were requested and did an underwater inspection to see if there was any damage below the waterline.  Reports state the SFL Composer was taken under tow by 2 tugs and proceeded to a shipyard for inspection. The Danish Maritime Authority has launched an investigation into the incident.

For other reports from the Danish Maritime Accident Investigation Board, check our growing archive of reports.

Ferry Ida Fire

Ferry Ida Fire

Ida
Photo: avisen.dk

On the evening of July 26, the 30 meter long wooden ro-ro passenger ferry Ida (MMSI: 219003541) caught fire on the Storstrømmen near Bogø, Denmark. The Ida had departed from Stubbekøbing bound for Bogø when a fire broke out in the engine room. The ferry was just a few meters away from the harbour at Bogø as smoke and flames could be seen from the stack.  Local fire brigade was alerted who were on site a short time later. After several hours, fire fighters were able to contain the blaze to the engine compartment.  The extent of damage caused by the fire was not disclosed.

Authorities reported that there were no injuries.  The ferry remained out of service as authorities determined the damage and necessary repairs. The Ida is the primary method of transport between port on Bogø to Stubbekøbing on Falster.  The Ida was built in 1958 and was designed to carry up to 98 passengers and 12 vehicles.

Gefion

Gefion

Gefion
Photo: folketidende.dk

On the morning of July 6, the 11 meter long, 2 masted sailing vessel Gefion (MMSI: 211567940) went aground on the Fehmarn Belt off Rødbyhavn, Denmark.  The Gefion was leaving the port of Rødbyhavn when it suffered engine engine failure. The sailing ship was unable to restart the engine before it washed ashore onto a breakwater. The Gefion suffered hull damage as it struck the rocks.  The damage allowed uncontrolled water ingress and the sailing ship flooded until it settled against the breakwater. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported.

Danish authorities determined there was no risk to maritime traffic. The 42 meter long dredger Vilma Høj (IMO: 6616904) was hired to remove the Gefion from the breakwater. Reports state the Gefion was removed on July 15. The Gefion was built in 1932 on the Danish island of Thurø.