Baltic-Surveyor Vessel Reviews and Specifications

At 8 a.m. on June 27, the vessel 'Sander 2' departed from Wilhelmshaven, heading towards a repair facility in Esbjerg. This clearance to sail comes post the payment of substantial safety fines totalling €13,100 by the ship’s master and technical director. The penalties included €5,000 from the technical director, €4,000 from the ship’s master, and €2,000 contributed by the Chief Engineer. Additionally, €1,000 was allocated for costs associated with investigation and sample analysis. The Danish police have been enlisted to further investigate the technical problems at the repair yard and will collaborate with German authorities to ensure thorough accountability.

On June 25, 2012, the 'Sander 2' was involved in an oil spill incident at the Wilhelmshaven port, following a leakage incident at its steering gear. Early in the morning, locals reported a strong smell of oil permeating the air, alongside an unmistakable oil sheen on the water's surface. Authorities determined that the oil discharge originated from the 'Sander 2,' which had taken refuge from a storm while traveling from Esberg to Norderney. The Wilhelmshaven fire brigade responded swiftly by deploying oil booms around the affected area, successfully recovering a significant portion of the spilled oil. As a precaution, the vessel was detained until it was deemed safe for navigation, and local police initiated an investigation into the matter.