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On June 7, 2017, at approximately noon, the Scandlines ferry 'Schleswig Holstein' became the first vessel to resume operations after a temporary suspension of services connecting Germany, Denmark, and Sweden due to a bomb threat received via telephone. The 'Schleswig Holstein' was operating without any passengers or vehicles on board. Shortly after its departure, the ferry 'Deutschland' arrived from Rødby, while operations on the 'Berlin' route from Gedser were also reinstated. The bomb threat affected key routes, including Puttgarden to Rødby and Rostock to Gedser, causing operational disruptions. Two ferries, 'Kronprins Frederik'—which is designated for transporting hazardous materials—and 'Prins Richard', were detained at the Puttgarden port for thorough searches after being unloaded. This precautionary measure was taken following information received by the authorities that necessitated an investigation for potential explosives. Danish police took action to evacuate ferries in Rødby and Gedser as a safety measure, ensuring that passengers safely disembarked from the ferries servicing the Rødby-Puttgarden and Gedser-Rostock routes. The evacuation occurred smoothly and without incident. By late afternoon, the ferry 'Copenhagen' was docked in Rostock, while the 'Deutschland' remained at the quay in Rødby, following instructions from the Lübeck police that prevented her and the 'Prinsesse Benedikte' from departing due to the ongoing situation. The water police in Travemünde set up a steering committee to explore further measures, working in tandem with Danish authorities. Traffic through Puttgarden saw significant disruption, culminating in the cancellation of all rail connections by evening. Long lines of vehicles, including cars and trucks, formed at the ferry terminal and surrounding parking areas, which quickly reached capacity.

Scandlines continues to experience scheduling difficulties on the Gedser-Rostock route, primarily attributed to the ongoing repair work on the rudder gear of the vessel 'Kronprins Frederik' (IMO number: [insert IMO number here]), currently stationed in Rostock. As a result, a significantly reduced sailing schedule is in effect, operating at just 50 percent of its normal capacity. Specifically, ferry departures from Gedser are limited to the following times: 9:00 AM, 1:30 PM, 5:45 PM, and 10:15 PM. For the return leg from Rostock, the sailings are available at 11:15 AM, 3:30 PM, and 8:00 PM. These changes will be in place at least until October 14. In light of these disruptions, Scandlines advises passengers to consider the alternative route via Rødby-Puttgarden for uninterrupted travel.

On Saturday evening, the port of Rostock witnessed an unexpected incident as two Scandlines ferries collided. The vessels involved were the 'Kronprins Frederik' and the 'Aurora'. The circumstances leading to this accidental contact at a minimal speed remain under investigation, as reported by the shipping company on Sunday. Thankfully, both ferries managed to navigate independently to their assigned ferry terminals. After thorough examinations and receiving clearance from the appropriate authorities, the 'Kronprins Frederik' departed at 23:15, resuming her journey to the port of Gedser.