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On April 19, 2022, the vessel formerly known as 'Elbsea' reemerged from a yard stay in Drochtersen sporting a vibrant new design and a fresh identity as 'Elbteam'. The renaming process involved more than just a change in title; the ship now showcases a hull marked 'SV Drochtersen/Assel' alongside a distinctive logo on its superstructure, which notably does not reference any shipping line. This rebranding initiative was orchestrated by Elbdeich Reederei, aiming to visually champion the local soccer club, and its significance is reflected in the ship's new name.

On November 2, 2021, the vessel 'Elbsea' encountered a generator malfunction in its engine room while docked at Norrköping. Fortunately, this incident did not lead to any injuries or environmental pollution. Following prompt repairs, the ship departed the port at 12:30 a.m. on November 3, bound for Bremerhaven, where it successfully arrived at 10:30 p.m. on November 4. The Gabinete de Investigação de Acidentes Marítimos e da Autoridade para a Meteorologia Aeronáutica (GAMA) based in Lisbon has been informed and is now collaborating with the Swedish maritime safety investigation office to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident.

On the morning of November 2, 2015, the vessel 'Sylt' experienced a grounding incident in the bustling port of Hamburg. Initially, the extent of the incident went unnoticed, but a notable water pollution event became apparent later on. After departing Hamburg at 4 p.m. the same day, the 'Sylt' made its way to Bremerhaven, arriving at Strom Quay on November 3 at 6:30 a.m. Upon inspection by police officers, it became evident that oil was leaking from the bow area into the Weser River, affecting a significant area of 800 square meters. Unfortunately, recovery efforts for the spilled oil were ineffective. Authorities managed to halt further oil leakage, but prior to this, the captain had reported damage to the bow thruster and an oil loss in the hydraulic system during the ship's berthing process. As a result, an investigation was initiated against the 37-year-old Filipino captain, who faced a safety fine of €7,000. The police also noted a crew shortage during the inspection, with one crew member absent. Although the vessel was temporarily detained, it was subsequently released and departed Bremerhaven at 2:45 a.m. on November 4, heading for Copenhagen.