What Crew Members Say About Mecklenburg-Vorpomme

In a notable maritime incident, the 'Mecklenburg-Vorpommern' ferry encountered a collision with the 'Wind Express' on August 5, 2015, at approximately 5:30 a.m. This unfortunate event took place off the coast of Warnemünde as the 'Wind Express' was departing from Rostock, en route to the Baltic 2 Windfarm. As the ferry was navigating towards the sea canal after a journey from Trelleborg, it was struck by the 'Wind Express,' which had been experiencing issues with its rudder gear. Despite efforts to regain control using an emergency rudder, the impending collision was unavoidable, resulting in a dented hull for the wind farm vessel. Fortunately, the 'Mecklenburg-Vorpommern' sustained only minor scratches and successfully resumed operations by 9 a.m. Meanwhile, the 'Wind Express' made its way back to berth 34 at Rostock for necessary repairs.

On May 19, 2012, the ferry 'Mecklenburg-Vorpommern' experienced a critical engine blackout, resulting in an allision with the quay at Rostock seaport. Following the incident, a tugboat was dispatched to assist in securing the vessel. All passengers and vehicles were safely evacuated from the ferry as authorities began assessments. Subsequently, the scheduled departure to Trelleborg was canceled to facilitate thorough inspections and ensure the safety of future voyages.

The vessel 'Mecklenburg-Vorpommern' (IMO number 9131797) has successfully completed its investigation and cleaning process, officially departing from Rostock on November 21 at 00:15 AM. The ship is now en route to Trelleborg, with an estimated arrival time of 5:15 AM. This timely departure marks a significant step in the vessel's operational schedule following the thorough examination.