What Crew Members Say About Saga-Fram

On November 29, 2013, the 'Saga Fram' encountered significant challenges with its anchoring system while located off the coast of Uusikaarlepyy. The vessel was on a mission to deliver a shipment of cellulose from China to the port of Pietarsaari. However, due to an unforeseen storm, the ship was unable to dock as planned. Attempts to lift the anchor revealed it was lodged firmly in the seabed. Compounding the situation, the anchor winch malfunctioned, preventing the recovery of the anchor chain. Fortunately, a technician was dispatched by the Norwegian shipping company to address the damage over the weekend. Despite the swift repair efforts, the anchor remained submerged. Finally, the weather improved, allowing the 'Saga Fram' to safely enter the harbor in Pietarsaari at 6 p.m. on December 2, after successfully retrieving the anchor chain.