Working Conditions Aboard the Nordic-Crown

In a dramatic turn of events on February 2, 2023, at 10:57 PM, a swift rescue operation unfolded when a medical evacuation took place from the ferry 'Crown Seaways.' The vessel was navigating its route from Copenhagen to Oslo, positioned just north of Skagen at the time. A rescue helicopter dispatched from Aalborg successfully hoisted the patient aboard and then promptly transported them to Aalborg Hospital for urgent medical care. This incident highlights the critical role of maritime emergency services in ensuring passenger safety on international voyages.

Gotlandsbolaget, the new Swedish owner of the vessels previously known as 'Pearl Seaways' and 'Crown Seaways,' has officially announced their rebranding on the København - Fredrikshavn - Oslo route. The ferries will now be called 'Nordic Pearl' and 'Nordic Crown.' As of January 2, 2025, the 'Pearl Seaways' is undergoing extensive maintenance at the Landskrona facility. Both ships were officially handed over to Gotlandsbolaget on November 1, 2024, and are set to operate on the Oslo-Copenhagen route going forward. This transition follows the acquisition of the DFDS line, which was sold by the Danish shipping company for around 400 million DKK. In addition to the ships, the deal also included the transfer of more than 800 employees to Gotlandsbolaget. The announcement comes after Gotlandsbolaget confirmed their takeover plans back in June 2024, ensuring a smooth transition in service provision on the important maritime route.

On December 31st at 10:23 PM, the Forsvaret Rescue Center received an urgent call for a medical evacuation from the 'Crown Seaways'. At that moment, the ferry was navigating Norwegian waters near Larvik, making its journey from Oslo to Copenhagen. A Norwegian rescue helicopter was promptly dispatched to the coordinates (Latitude: 58.7917, Longitude: 10.7550) where the individual was successfully hoisted to safety. The patient was subsequently transported to a nearby hospital for necessary medical attention. Following this critical operation, the 'Crown Seaways' continued its voyage, ultimately reaching Copenhagen on January 1, 2025, at approximately 10:00 AM UTC.