Reviews & Ratings for the Maersk-Gironde

On August 6, 2023, at 21:45 UTC, the 'Maersk Gironde' departed from its anchorage located north of Fynshoved, close to the entrance of Kalundborg Fjord. This movement followed inspections carried out by the Danish Maritime Authority (Søfartsstyrelsen). The vessel is en route to Gdansk, with its estimated time of arrival now adjusted to August 10. However, the journey will be preceded by necessary repairs resulting from a recent collision with the 'SFL Composer.' This incident occurred near Fyns Hoved, close to the deep-water route into Hatter Barn. The 'Maersk Gironde' reportedly struck the vehicles carrier at the port-side stern, inflicting substantial damage above the waterline as it slid along the hull until reaching amidships. The impact led to noticeable breaches, bruises, and dents to the ship’s structure. As for the 'SFL Composer,' it was towed from its anchorage in Sejerø Bight to the Lindø Shipyard in Odense for repairs on the same day, August 6, 2023, at 06:00. Details of incident, including a video report, can be found here: https://fyens.dk/112/kollision-mellem-skibe-i-fynsk-farvand-vi-har-vaeret-forbi.

In a significant maritime event on August 4, 2025, at 10:20 PM, the cargo vessel 'Maersk Gironde', which was sailing from Wilhelmshaven to Gdansk, collided with the vehicle carrier 'SFL Composer' (IMO: 9293583) as it approached the deep-water route at Hatter Barn, coming from Emden. Both vessels incurred damage above their waterlines. Following the incident, diving investigations were initiated to assess any potential damage below the waterline. The Danish Maritime Authority has placed both ships under detention for safety evaluations. The 'SFL Composer' is currently anchored just northwest of Sejerø near the site of the collision, while the 'Maersk Gironde' has dropped anchor north of Fyns Hoved, maintaining its position at coordinates 55° 42' N 010° 45' E since August 6. Inspectors from the Danish Maritime Authority conducted evaluations of the damage overnight and continued inspections on the morning of August 5. The 'SFL Composer', after the collision, is en route to the Fayard Shipyard located in the Odense Fjord for a thorough inspection, with an estimated time of arrival set for August 6.