What Crew Members Say About Mykines

On the evening of August 31, 2017, a tragic incident unfolded in the Skonunar Fjord, located between Streymoy, Hestoy, and Sandoy in the Faroe Islands. The vehicle carrier, 'Mykines', collided with a Faroese fishing vessel, leading to an urgent search for the crew amidst challenging weather conditions. Despite the swift response from the 'Mykines', who turned around to aid in the search, only one of the two crew members was rescued from the water. The search operation was extensive, involving multiple vessels instructed to remain vigilant for signs of wreckage or debris from the sunken fishing vessel, believed to have sunk in approximately 70 meters of water. The region's strong undercurrents might have caused the wreck to drift from the original collision site, complicating recovery efforts. Local rescue services employed various resources, including trawl equipment and underwater cameras, but their initial efforts did not yield results. However, by the morning of September 5, a renewed search commenced utilizing specialized cameras to pinpoint the location of the lost ship. Authorities suspect that the second crew member may still be trapped within the sunken vessel. As a last resort, the rescue teams are contemplating the deployment of divers to explore the depths in hopes of finding both the wreck and the missing fisherman. The 'Mykines', which had departed from Rotterdam on September 5, was en route to Torshavn with an estimated time of arrival set for September 6.

The 'Auto Baltic' has successfully concluded its repair work following an allision incident and departed from Kaiser Dock 2 in Bremerhaven on October 29 at 2:30 p.m. Following its repairs, the vessel shifted to the North Port. In the early hours of October 30, at 1:20 a.m., the 'Auto Baltic' officially set sail from Bremerhaven, charting a course for Wallhamn. The estimated time of arrival at its next destination is set for October 30 at 11 p.m.

On the evening of October 26, 2023, at approximately 8:30 p.m., the cargo vessel 'Auto Baltic' experienced an incident while navigating into the Northern lock at Bremerhaven, Germany. The ship, arriving from St. Petersburg, made contact with the quay as it was maneuvering stern-first into the lock. The collision occurred due to an error in judgment by the captain regarding the impact of wind and current on the vessel’s approach. Both the 'Auto Baltic' and the quay sustained damages; the hull of the ship was dented, and several rafters of the quay were bent. Following the incident, the car carrier successfully berthed at Kaiser Dock 2 at around 10 p.m. For further information, a German report including images can be found at [Kreiszeitung](http://www.kreiszeitung.de/lokales/bremen/autotransporter-faehrt-bremerhaven-gegen-4266456.html?cmp=defrss).