Working Conditions Aboard the Katharina-Schepers

On March 4, 2019, the cargo vessel 'Katharina Schepers' faced an unexpected engine failure while navigating the Elbe River near Otterndorf. Caught in the turbulent winds brought on by Storm Bennet, the ship drifted sideways across the fairway, creating a significant hazard. Emergency tugs were summoned to assist in the crisis. Thankfully, the crew was able to restore power to the engine, allowing the vessel to resume its journey from Bremerhaven to Hamburg. 'Katharina Schepers' successfully docked at Athabaska Quay at 10:30 p.m. the same evening. The ship set sail again on March 6 at 10 a.m., continuing its voyage towards Copenhagen, with an estimated arrival time of March 7 at 10 a.m. For more detailed coverage and visuals, check out the [German report](https://www.cnv-medien.de/news/bei-sturm-in-not-vor-otterndorf.html).

Unifeeder has successfully finalized a 12-month charter extension, allowing continued operations in the Europe-Baltic trade route. The contract is valued at 8,200 Euros per day, ensuring that Unifeeder remains a key player in the regional shipping market.

On December 2, 2017, at 9:40 a.m., the container ship 'Katharina Schepers' was involved in an allision with a dolphin located at canal kilometer 92 while making its westbound journey from Helsingborg to Bremerhaven through the Kiel Canal. The impact caused the dolphin to tilt towards the southern embankment at an angle of 10 to 15 degrees. Following the incident, the 'Katharina Schepers' continued on its route, with hull damage assessed by the water police in Brunsbüttel. The vessel docked at 5:50 p.m. the same day and resumed its voyage on December 3 at 10:30 p.m., ultimately reaching Bremerhaven at 5:00 a.m. on December 4.