Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Pentalina

The grounding of the Pentland Ferries vessel 'Pentalina' in St. Margaret's Hope, Orkney, on April 29, is believed to have been triggered by an unexpected mechanical failure. Prior to the incident, smoke was observed in the engine room, raising alarms. At approximately 7:30 p.m., the ferry issued a mayday call, prompting a quick response from emergency services, including local lifeboats, which assisted in evacuating passengers to safety. Following the incident, the 'Pentalina' has been successfully refloated and is now docked at St. Margaret's Hope, where the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is currently investigating the situation to assess any potential damages. Although investigations are ongoing, early indications from the operator suggest that the grounding may have stemmed from a sudden mechanical issue. The operator has highlighted that the ferry had received a passenger ship safety certificate on April 18, affirming that it met necessary safety standards at the time. MCA surveyors are tasked with gathering crucial information to elucidate the details surrounding the grounding. Passengers have now been informed that they can retrieve their vehicles and personal belongings from the vessel, with reports confirming no injuries sustained during the event. Survivors have praised the calm and professional nature of the rescue operation. It’s noteworthy that the 'Pentalina' resumed service on April 26 after undergoing maintenance in dry dock, allowing another vessel, the 'Alfred', to operate on various routes to nearby islands on the west coast. For further details and updates, please refer to the report available at: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-65441218.

On April 29, 2023, at approximately 7:30 PM local time, the ferry 'Pentalina' experienced a significant engine room fire, prompting a dramatic turn of events as the vessel ran aground just 100 yards from its destination near the pier at St Margaret’s Hope, Orkney Islands. Aboard were 60 individuals, including 56 adults, three children, and a baby, alongside several dogs. The RNLI lifeboats swiftly responded to the mayday call, successfully evacuating all passengers without any reported injuries. Emergency response teams were dispatched to the scene at 7:30 PM to assist with the unfolding situation. The 'Pentalina' was later refloated at approximately 5:30 AM, towed by a tugboat, and safely returned to its berth in St Margaret's Hope. Initial assessments indicated a hull breach leading to minor water ingress. For more detailed reports and photos, visit [BBC](https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-65439336) and [Orcadian](https://www.orcadian.co.uk/passengers-evacuated-as-pentalina-runs-aground/).

The MV Pentalina, operating under IMO number 9213628, is set to enter dry-dock in Orkney on September 27, 2013, following damage sustained to one of its propellers. This unfortunate incident occurred when the vessel struck debris while navigating between St Margaret's Hope and Gills Bay in the past few days. As a result, all sailings between Gills Bay and St Margaret’s Hope will be suspended from September 27 to September 29. Resumption of services is expected to take place on the morning of September 30. Efforts have been made to inform affected passengers about the changes to their travel plans.