Discover the Malik-Arctica: Ratings & Maritime News

On October 7, 2020, the supply ship 'Malik Arctica' found itself trapped in ice while en route to its destination, Ittoqqortoormiit, located in Southeast Greenland. The vessel, which had departed from Aalborg on September 27, was carrying essential winter supplies for the remote community. Locking itself in the icy grip of the region, the 'Malik Arctica' was reported to be traveling at a sluggish 0.2 knots amid drifting ice floes in the Kangertiqqivqay area, positioned at coordinates 70° 11.28' W and 022° 10.87'. Fortunately, a change in weather conditions was anticipated, which could enable the ship to break free from the icy confines by the evening of October 8.

The supply vessel "Malik Arctica," which docked in Paamiut on February 8 at 5 p.m., is currently out of commission due to a malfunction in its main engine. This unforeseen technical issue has hindered the ship from proceeding with its planned schedule. Repair work is anticipated to be completed by the middle of next week, allowing the vessel to resume its supply services as outlined in the maritime timetable. In the interim, the Danish multipurpose carrier "Ivalo Arctica" (IMO: 9618147), weighing 1194 GT, has been assigned to cover the remaining stops in this supply rotation. The "Ivalo Arctica" is set to sail from Nuuk to Paamiut, where it will load supplies destined for Narsaq, Qaqortoq, and Nanortalik. The Royal Arctic Line has confirmed that the "Ivalo Arctica" is expected to reach Paamiut on the evening of February 10. Given the limited size and loading capacity of the

The voyage of the 'Malik Arctica' has encountered significant delays owing to challenging ice conditions in Qaanaaq. As a result, the planned stop at Qeqertaq has been scratched, pushing the ship's anticipated return to Aalborg to July 29, 2017. This unforeseen delay is expected to impact the subsequent scheduled trip as well. Royal Arctic Line is now projecting a departure from Aalborg on July 31, a delay of nine days compared to the original sailing plan. The 'Malik Arctica,' which has recently joined the Royal Arctic Line fleet, was launched at the Remontowa shipyard in Poland and made its operational debut in May following its official naming ceremony in Nuuk in June.