What Crew Members Say About Hammershus

On September 14, 2018, the Bornholm Line experienced disruptions in its ferry service due to a faulty fuel pump aboard the vessel 'Hammershus'. This unexpected technical issue necessitated the replacement of the pump, leading to delays in scheduled departures. In response to the situation, the 'Povl Anker' was deployed, operating on the Rønne - Køge route at 5 p.m. and subsequently on the Køge - Rønne route at 12:30 a.m. Both passengers and cargo were accommodated during this interim period. The 'Hammershus' was anticipated to resume its service by sailing from Rønne to Køge at 7:30 p.m. on the same day and later transporting the remaining trailers from Køge to Rønne at 3:00 a.m. on September 15. Following the 5 p.m. departure from Rønne to Køge on September 15, ferry operations were expected to return to their normal schedule.

The ferry 'Hammershus' encountered a significant setback on September 4, arriving at Rønne port a staggering 3.5 hours late, at 9:30 a.m. The delay originated during its departure from Køge, where the crew managed to start only one of the vessel's two main engines. Upon investigation, it was determined that the source of the problem was an electrical failure. In response, the crew contacted the engine manufacturer, who provided guidance on the necessary repairs. As a result, 'Hammershus' eventually set sail at 4:30 a.m. All passengers with reservations were promptly notified by the shipping company regarding the delay and its causes.

On September 1, 2018, both of the newly launched ferries serving the Bornholm route experienced technical difficulties. The high-speed catamaran ferry 'Express 1' (IMO: 9501590) faced significant delays throughout the day on its route between Ystad and Roenne due to issues with its stern ramp. Similarly, the 'Hammershus' encountered comparable challenges on the Roenne-Mukran route. Passengers traveling on foot were required to disembark via the car deck in Mukran, leading to additional delays. Fortunately, officials confirmed that there would be no cancellations despite the operational setbacks.