What Crew Members Say About Helge

In the early hours of November 10, 2019, at approximately 3 a.m., the cargo vessel 'Helge' encountered trouble when it ran aground at the Skutsvär port. The ship had docked the previous day, November 9, at 10:15 a.m., where it successfully unloaded its cargo of firewood for Stora Enso. Unfortunately, after completing its cargo operations, the 'Helge' was caught in blizzard-like winds, which caused it to drift away from the terminal. While attempting to leave the port to head towards Russia, the vessel got stuck. Salvage efforts began promptly on November 11, starting at 9 a.m. and concluding by 1 p.m., when the 'Helge' was successfully refloated. Following the operation, the vessel was transported to Skutskär for a thorough inspection. Fortunately, the survey revealed no leaks or significant damage. Additionally, the Swedish Coast Guard initiated a preliminary investigation to assess the events leading to the grounding. After completing necessary assessments, the 'Helge' departed from Skutsvär port once again on November 12 at 10:15 a.m. It was bound for Klaipeda, with an estimated time of arrival set for November 13 at 3 p.m. The incident serves as a reminder of the challenges posed by severe weather conditions in maritime operations. For visual reference, you can view images related to the incident here: [Image 1](https://bildix.mmcloud.se/bildix/api/images/37c03d9d-c76c-4556-8d3a-603f6b466da7.jpeg?fit=crop&w=1200) and [Image 2](https://img11.ntm.eu/unt/public/img/5449420/1111190759/fartyget-helge-var-pa-vag-till?w=980&h=551&anchor=topcenter&bgcolor=222&scale=both).