The Danica-Violet: Crew Feedback and Vessel Data

On November 1, 2019, at 3:30 PM, the cargo vessel 'Danica Violet', which was making its way from Gdynia to Rostock, collided with the outbound ferry 'Berlin' (IMO: 9587855) on the Warnow River, near the Warnemünde Cruise Center. The freighter reportedly lost control and abruptly veered to port, striking the ferry's port side bow as it was heading towards Gedser, leaving the ferry with no opportunity to evade the approaching vessel in the narrow waterway. Post-collision, the 'Berlin' returned to berth 55 in Rostock’s Sea Port, where the 321 passengers were safely disembarked. The ferry sustained significant damage, with a breach in the hull measuring three meters in length and deformation of the foreship resulting in at least three broken frames. Initial assessments put the repair costs at an estimated €200,000. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported, and no pollution was indicated as a result of the incident. The Baltic Taucherei- und Bergungsbetrieb's vessel 'Flunder' was deployed to assist in the repairs of the damaged ferry, while Scandlines expressed optimism about returning the 'Berlin' to service by November 2 at 3 PM. In the meantime, the 'Danica Violet' docked at berth 37 within Rostock's port and departed shortly after, heading to Gdynia for assessment and repairs, which it began on November 3 at 9:45 PM in basin VII of the Stocznia Dock Yard, finishing on November 18 at 11:30 AM. Scandlines recommended that passengers opt for the Rødby to Puttgarden route while repairs were underway as that service continued as scheduled. Truck transport was facilitated via the 'Kronprins Frederik'. Law enforcement in Rostock has initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision. The 'Berlin' resumed her journey from Rostock to Gedser on November 2 at 8 PM. For more detailed accounts, you can refer to the original German coverage with accompanying images: [NNN News](https://www.nnn.de/lokales/rostock/Warnemuende-Havarie-zwischen-Kuestenfrachter-und-Faehre-Berlin-id26203442.html) and [Rostock Heute](https://www.rostock-heute.de/scandlines-faehre-berlin-kollision-frachter-rostock/109340?fbclid=IwAR2LNkQe6C2gQDrzo3uFUptv98Tky2RNmPXE5DVwnAbV8bD_YkE_TcEzwZ8).