Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Christine

On August 25 at 9:30 a.m., the ferry 'Christine' was compelled to suspend services after a rope became lodged in its propeller. This occurrence posed a significant challenge for the maritime transport system, especially since the ferry 'Femøsund,' 337 gt (IMO: 9129782), is currently out of commission in Bandholm due to a faulty auxiliary engine requiring replacement. Consequently, the only operational ferry available for routes connecting the ports of Femø, Askø, and Fejø was the 'Femø.' It was anticipated that the removal of the obstruction from the propeller would take approximately three hours, affecting the schedules of all affected routes.

On February 18, 2015, a significant maritime incident unfolded involving Lolland Færgefart's Fejø ferry 'Christine.' Early that morning, the vessel encountered hydraulic issues linked to a battery malfunction, temporarily sidelining her operations. By 9 a.m., following repairs, the 'Christine' was back in action but unfortunately collided with the 'Femøsund' at the Kragenæs port entrance. Thankfully, all passengers aboard both ferries emerged unscathed from the incident. After sustaining damage to her ramp, the 'Christine' was rerouted to Ærø for necessary repairs at Assens Skipsværf AS, situated in Marstal. In contrast, the 'Femøsund' only incurred minor damage, allowing it to maintain service on the Fejø-Kragenæs route. However, foot passengers faced disruptions, as they were required to utilize a motorboat service to Vejrø, limited to only 12 passengers at a time. Both the Danish Maritime Authority and the Maritime Accident Investigation Board have commenced formal investigations to uncover the details surrounding this event.

On September 22, 2014, at dawn, the ferry 'Christine' experienced a power loss while approaching the port of Fejø, a situation triggered by a striking lightning bolt. As strong winds and heavy rainfall swept through the area, the ferry unfortunately collided with a large pole situated near the ferry landing. As a result, the 'Fejø' has been temporarily taken out of service, pending repairs and safety assessments. Meanwhile, the ferry routes to Femø and Askø have been seamlessly maintained by the alternative ferry 'Askø', while the 'Femøsund' has stepped in to temporarily operate the service to Fejø. As of now, the Lolland Ferry Service has not provided an estimated timeframe for when the 'Christine' will resume its operations.