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On September 1, 2019, the cargo vessel 'Link Star', navigating from Rauma to Santander, encountered engine failure approximately 17 miles off the Isle of Wight, near St. Catherine's Lighthouse. The incident occurred around 12:10 p.m. when a suspected issue with the fuel system led to the malfunction. With a crew of 10 on board, the situation necessitated urgent repairs, which were projected to take between one to two hours. The ship, loaded with forest products including plywood and timber, was successfully repaired by 1:15 p.m. and continued its journey, ultimately arriving at the North Docks Terminal in Santander on September 3 at 7:30 a.m.

On January 12, 2018, at approximately 11 p.m., the cargo vessel 'Link Star', carrying a crew of nine, experienced significant main engine troubles while navigating 18 nautical miles south of Newhaven. The vessel was located at latitude 50 32.600N and longitude 000 07.467W during the incident. Onboard, 'Link Star' was transporting a substantial load of 3,726 tonnes of paper wheels, en route from Rauma, Finland, to El Ferrol, Spain. The dedicated crew undertook immediate repairs to the engine, allowing the ship to successfully dock in El Ferrol on January 15 at 7:20 a.m.