What Crew Members Say About Finnpulp

On June 10, 2017, at 7:50 PM, authorities in Kiel received reports from multiple witnesses regarding a concerning sight as the 'Finnpulp' ferry arrived from Kotka, via Lübeck. Observers noted a significant black exhaust cloud emanating from the vessel. The Kiel water police promptly conducted an inspection as soon as the ferry docked at its designated berth in the East Shore port at 8:40 PM. Investigations revealed that the root cause of the smoke was a malfunction of a pressure valve located in the turbocharger of the starboard engine, which rendered the turbocharger only partially operational. Fortunately, the crew managed to fix the issue before entering port, eliminating the need for any sailing ban. Authorities found no evidence of negligence or illegal activities during their investigation. However, inspectors did discover deficiencies in the documentation regarding the transition from heavy fuel oil to gas oil on board. A formal report was subsequently submitted to the relevant authorities. After resolving the issue, the 'Finnpulp' resumed its journey, setting sail at 12:30 PM and arriving in Lomonosov on June 13 at 5:50 AM. For more details and visuals, visit the German report at http://forum-schiff.de/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=1377#p137465.