Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Sarfaq-Ittuk

The passenger ship Sarfaq Ittuk has been placed under a meticulous inspection following its arrival in Nuuk on March 29. Set to remain docked in Nuuk until March 30, the ship is scheduled to set sail at 9 p.m. After reaching Arsuk on March 28, passengers and crew members have spent six days on board, engaging in recreational activities and socializing while the vessel was temporarily trapped in ice. This routine inspection ensures the ship's readiness for upcoming journeys in the challenging Arctic waters.

On March 28, 2023, the passenger vessel 'Sarfaq Ittuk' made its way to Nuuk, marking its arrival six days later than scheduled due to being trapped in ice off the southern coastline of Greenland. The ship successfully freed itself on March 27, much to the relief of passengers onboard. The shipping company expressed gratitude for the understanding shown by those affected. The journey resumed after stopping at three smaller ports along Greenland's southern coast. The vessel docked in Nuuk at 7 p.m. to undergo a comprehensive inspection and is set to remain in the harbor until the evening of March 30. A northbound departure is anticipated at 9 p.m. Additionally, the Arctic Command monitored the situation closely with several surveillance flights conducted using a Challenger aircraft. For more details and photographs, the Danish report can be found here: https://maritimedanmark.dk/?Id=37903.

On March 21, 2018, the 'Sarfaq Ittuk' found itself trapped in ice in the Torssukatak region of southern Greenland while carrying 37 passengers and 21 crew members. At the time, the vessel was making its way to Nuuk. Fortunately, the situation posed no danger to the ship, its crew, or its passengers; however, they were left with no option but to await a change in the weather. For additional details and images, refer to the reports at https://www.b.dk/nationalt/groenlandsk-passagerskib-sidder-fast-i-isen-paa-sjette-dag and https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/greenland-passenger-ship-stuck-in-ice#gs.3SBRjmc.