Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Erna-Oldendorff

Local authorities have initiated efforts to secure compensation from Oldendorff Carriers GmbH & Co. for the extensive repair costs incurred due to the allision of the bulk carrier 'Erna Oldendorff' with Oshima Bridge. The estimated expenses for restoring the damaged infrastructure and water pipes are around $24,589,983. However, the actual compensation amount remains uncertain due to liability limitations in maritime law. On November 9, the vessel's captain faced a fine of approximately $4,389 imposed by the local government for his role in the bridge damage incident. The 'Erna Oldendorff' was docked at Chengxi Shipyard Co. in Jiangyin since November 7, further raising concerns over maritime operations in the area.

The Yamaguchi District Public Prosecutors Office has received the documents concerning three crew members of the bulk carrier 'Erna Oldendorff,' who are facing charges of negligence. This incident arose after the vessel collided with the Oshima Bridge. Reports indicate that the ship's captain acknowledged his failure to check the bridge's height prior to the accident. He had reportedly asked the second mate to verify the height, but the request came too late, resulting in the ill-fated allision. Following the incident, the 'Erna Oldendorff' docked at Etajima on October 28.

In a notable maritime incident, the bulk carrier 'Erna Oldendorff' collided with the Oshima Bridge on October 22, 2018, at 12:30 a.m. The bridge links Yanai City in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Honshu, to Suo-Oshima Island, situated in the Inner Japan Sea. At the time of the collision, the vessel was navigating from Qingdao to Kure. Following the allision, the 'Erna Oldendorff' continued its journey and anchored at the Yanai anchorage, coordinates 34° 14.33' N 132° 30.74' E, for further evaluations by the Japanese Coast Guard. The incident resulted in damage to the bridge's radar mast and the ship's three deck cranes. Fortunately, the bridge remained open for vehicular traffic. However, the allision caused a significant disruption; a water pipeline beneath the bridge was severely damaged, leaving approximately 15,000 residents of Suo-Oshima without a water supply. Reports indicated that a 250-meter segment of the pipeline had plummeted into the sea. In response to the crisis, local officials rapidly organized an anti-disaster task force, deploying water trucks to 16 different locations on the island to assist those affected. Additionally, essential TV and internet fiber optic cables were also disrupted, compounding the impact of the incident. For further visuals and details, refer to the original reports and coverage here: [NHK World](https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20181022_26/), [Asahi Shimbun](https://www.asahi.com/articles/ASLBQ3J9SLBQTZNB009.html), [Hansa Online](https://www.hansa-online.de/2018/10/havarie/108949/erna-oldendorff-kollidiert-mit-bruecke/), [Port Technology](https://www.porttechnology.org/news/cargo_ship_in_japan_bridge_smash).