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Hagland Captain

Hagland Captain

Hagland Captain
Photo: Swedish Coast Guard

On the early morning of October 16, the 90 meter long, 4699 dwt cargo vessel Hagland Captain (IMO: 9521356) ran aground on the Iddefjord near the Svinesund Bridge along the Swedish coastline. The Hagland Captain was en route to Halden from Porsgrunn with a cargo of timber when it grounded in dense fog. The Swedish Coast Guard was alerted and dispatched a response team to the scene. Divers would inspect the hull for damage while authorities conducted breathalyser tests to the crew.  The inspection found there was no hull damage and alcohol was not a factor in the incident. Later that afternoon, 2 tugs were able to pull the Hagland Captain free.  The vessels then proceeded to Halden.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. Authorities have launched an investigation into negligence in the incident.

 

 

MF Axel

MF Axel

MF Axel
Photo: bonniernews.se

On the afternoon of July 19, the 18 meter long, 29 gt passenger ship MF Axel (MMSI: 265632000) ran aground in the Baltic Sea in the Karlskrona archipelago off Ramsö, Sweden. The MF Axel was proceeding with 87 passengers when it grounded in shallow water in the narrow Sjuhallasundet Strait. The passenger ship remained firmly aground on the sandy bottom just 100 meters from the shore and was unable to free itself. The Swedish Coast Guard and Swedish Sea Rescue Society (SSRS) was called out to assist and arrived a short time later. Rescuers began an evacuation of all the passengers off the MF Axel. During the evacuation, the MF Axel was lightened enough it floated free. However, not until all passengers were transferred off the passenger ship, the MF Axel was allowed to proceed under its own power back to Karlskrona. There were no reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Authorities launched an investigation into the incident. The Coast Guard questioned the crew and checks for alcohol were negative. An initial report stated the incident was at no fault of the vessel or the crew. The iron hulled MF Axel was built in 1934 and operates between Fisktorget in Karlskrona and Nättraby.

 

Déjà vu allision with the Delphin XII

Déjà vu allision with the Delphin XII

Delphin XII - July 8
Photo: expressen.se

On the morning of July 8, the 30 meter long passenger ferry Delphin XII (MMSI: 265609580) allided in the Baltic Sea with a quay at Nacka Strand near Stockholm, Sweden. The Delphin XII was headed to Nacka Strand to pick up more passengers for a voyage to Fjäderholma.  As the ferry approached quay, it failed to reverse engines and struck the quay at full speed.  Five of the 160 passengers on board the Delphin XII were slightly injured from the incident. Nacka authorities dispatched police and emergency personnel to the scene.  The injured passengers were taken to hospital for treatment while police investigate the incident.  Authorities are looking into if there was a technical fault or another cause for the crash. The police are treating the incident as a criminal investigation into the negligence in maritime traffic and causing bodily harm.

This wasn’t the first time for the ferry Delphin XII to have an allision at Nacka Strand.  On June 20, the Delphin XII was making a plan stop at Nacka Strand to pickup additional passengers for a voyage to Fjäderholma. As the ferry approached the quay, it suffered rudder failure and drove into an outdoor cafe. There were over 200 persons on board at the time of the incident. The ferry was taken out of service and the passengers would be transported later using another ferry.  No reports of injuries.

Delphin XII - June 20
Photo: aftonbladet.se