Shipwreck Log

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.