What Crew Members Say About Lady-Irina

On December 14, 2014, at approximately 4 p.m., the cargo vessel 'Lady Irina' encountered trouble as it ran aground at Agtrupvig near Kolding. The ship, which was transporting wood pellets from Russia to Kolding, became stranded due to a navigational mishap. In response to the incident, the patrol boat 'Rota' and the 'Hercules' from the Naval Home Guard were deployed to assist, and officials from the naval staff boarded the vessel to assess the situation. Unfortunately, there was a lapse in standard communication protocols, as the South Jutland police had not been alerted about the grounding. The 'Lady Irina' was successfully pulled free during the night and made its way to the Kolding harbor, arriving at the South Quay by 9:15 p.m. where its hull was thoroughly inspected for damage. It's worth noting that this incident is not the first tragedy linked to the 'Lady Irina'; in July 2014, a 41-year-old Russian crew member tragically lost his life aboard the ship while docked in Fredericia. Four of his colleagues who attempted to revive him were subsequently hospitalized in Kolding and then transferred to the National Hospital in need of hyperbaric treatment due to suspected oxygen deficiency or gas exposure in the cargo hold. For further details and photos on this recent grounding, visit TVSyd's coverage [here](http://www.tvsyd.dk/artikel/266688:Fragtskib-sejlet-paa-grund-i-Kolding-Fjord?rss) and [here](http://www.tvsyd.dk/artikel/266774:GrundstOedt-fragtskib-trukket-i-havn), as well as JV's report [here](http://www.jv.dk/artikel/1900574:Kolding--Se-alle-billederne--Stort-fragtskib-stOedt-paa-grund-i-Kolding-Fjord).

A devastating incident unfolded in the port of Fredericia, where a 41-year-old Russian engineer tragically lost his life aboard the Dutch cargo vessel, Lady Irina. The incident occurred on Sunday night at 10 PM when concerns about high carbon monoxide levels prompted the engineer to enter the ship's hold. When he failed to return, four of his colleagues bravely ventured inside to find him. Unfortunately, all five men were affected by carbon monoxide exposure. Local authorities were promptly alerted, and the Fredericia Fire Department responded swiftly to the scene. Despite their rescue efforts, the life of the 41-year-old could not be saved, as confirmed by Mogens Damgaard from the Fredericia police. The four other sailors were rushed to a medical facility in Kolding, with two subsequently being transferred to the National Hospital for further treatment in a hyperbaric chamber. Thankfully, all four survivors are now reported to be out of danger. This incident highlights the critical importance of safety measures on board vessels, particularly regarding hazardous environments.

On August 25, 2011, the crew of the 'Irina Lady' experienced a fire incident while navigating near Rolvsøya, leading to a swift response from fire rescue teams in Hammerfest. The vessel, which was loaded with wood chips, detected a significant increase in temperature within its hold during the night, prompting a distress report to Vardø Radio. Subsequently, the HRS was alerted and notified the West Finnmark Police District to coordinate a response. The 'Irina Lady' reached Hammerfest around midnight, closely monitored by the Coast Guard vessel 'Barentshav,' which was positioned nearby. Fire crews from Hammerfest remained actively engaged on deck, employing chainsaws to manage the situation. By 4 a.m., efforts were still underway to ensure the safety of the vessel and prevent further escalation of the fire. For detailed coverage and photographs of the incident, visit the Norwegian news report here: http://www.finnmarkdagblad.no/nyheter/article5711557.ece.