Reviews & Ratings for the Canoline

On December 4, 2013, the cargo vessel 'Riona' ran aground off the coast of Kasnäs in the Hitis archipelago due to the fatigue of an officer on duty. The Safety Investigation Authority revealed in their report that the officer, who had been working for four consecutive weeks without a break, fell asleep while navigating the vessel. 'Riona', on a journey from Kemiö to Vyborg, encountered trouble when it struck the shoreline. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported among the crew; however, significant damage was noted, with the ship's ballast tanks sustaining two leaks. Alarmingly, at the time of the grounding, the officer was the sole person on the bridge and the alarm system was inactive, contributing to the incident. This unfortunate event underscores the critical importance of adequate rest for maritime personnel to ensure safe navigation.

The cargo vessel Riona is currently undergoing repairs at Western Ship Yards located in Tykö (Teijo), following an incident that occurred during its voyage. On December 9, the ship, which had recently unloaded a substantial 970 tons of feldspar at Fröjdböle port in Kemiö, was detected with significant damage. Notably, the vessel sustained two dents on the port side of the bow and experienced approximately one meter of cracking along the hull. These cracks led to water infiltration in the ballast tank, raising concerns over the vessel's integrity. Parga Ronja Carrier Marine Ltd. has assessed that the repair process is expected to last around one week. However, the circumstances surrounding Riona's grounding during its trip to Vyborg from the Sibelcos factory in Fröjdböle remain shrouded in mystery.

The freighter Riona has been successfully refloated following its grounding incident that occurred south of Kasnäs in Kimitoön. The vessel was extracted from the mud on December 5, 2023, and is now en route to Frojdbole, the nearest port, for a thorough inspection. The ship's bow had become deeply entrenched in the mud, requiring the assistance of the tugboat Monica Forssell to liberate the freighter. Swift action from the Coast Guard, the Rescue Department, and the Armed Forces played a crucial role in the operation. An anti-pollution vessel named Halli was also on standby, ensuring that no oil spills occurred during the refloating process. A comprehensive report with photos and videos can be found at Svenska Yle: http://svenska.yle.fi/artikel/2013/12/05/fraktfartyget-riona-drogs-loss.