Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Skane

The ferry 'Tinker Bell' has been immobilized in the port of Trelleborg for a period of ten days as of March 23, after a significant incident where it collided with the 'Skåne', which was docked at the quay. The Swedish Transport Agency's inspection report revealed that the 'Tinker Bell' departed from its shipyard in Klaipeda in a condition deemed unfit for sea travel. As a result, the agency has prohibited the ferry from ferrying operations until necessary repairs and rectifications are made. The inspection highlighted 13 specific concerns regarding fire protection systems, particularly within engine compartments, and noted critical deficiencies in emergency power sources. Additional shortcomings were identified in the maintenance and inspection processes for life-saving equipment. The report also pointed to environmental and working conditions on board, raising issues related to health and safety measures, accident prevention strategies, and the facilities provided for accommodation and leisure activities for the crew. These infractions were taken seriously under the guidelines of the Ship Safety Act, leading to the current sailing ban. For those interested in visuals, photos of the 'Skåne' during its time in Warnemünde on March 19 can be accessed at the following links: [Photo 1](https://www.shipspotting.com/photos/3950330?navList=gallery&category=39&page=1&viewType=normal&sortBy=newest), [Photo 2](https://www.shipspotting.com/photos/3950329?navList=gallery&category=39&page=1&viewType=normal&sortBy=newest), [Photo 3](https://www.shipspotting.com/photos/3950328?navList=gallery&category=39&page=1&viewType=normal&sortBy=newest).

On March 13, the Stena Line ferry 'Skåne' resumed operations after enduring significant damage, with authorities confirming no safety-related defects during their comprehensive investigations. In contrast, the situation surrounding the 'Tinker Bell' remains ambiguous as it remains docked in Trelleborg. The 'Skåne' exhibited a notable dent in its bow, a remnant of the recent allision, yet diver surveys determined its structural integrity was intact. The 'Tinker Bell', freshly returned from a shipyard in Klaipėda, Lithuania, was empty and scheduled to operate between Trelleborg and Travemünde. Swedish authorities are currently probing into the circumstances surrounding the incident, while technical findings suggest that a malfunction in the steering system of the TT-Line ferry may have contributed to the collision. For further details and visuals, check the reports and photos: https://www.nordkurier.de/regional/rostock/trotz-beule-stena-faehre-ist-nach-kollision-im-hafen-wieder-auf-kurs-4433721, https://www.shipspotting.com/photos/3950330?navList=gallery&category=39&page=1&viewType=normal&sortBy=newest, https://www.shipspotting.com/photos/3950329?navList=gallery&category=39&page=1&viewType=normal&sortBy=newest, https://www.shipspotting.com/photos/3950328?navList=gallery&category=39&page=1&viewType=normal&sortBy=newest.

In a notable maritime incident, the Swedish ferry 'Skåne' collided with the ferry 'Tinker Bell' in Trelleborg's port on March 11, 2026, at approximately 1:30 p.m. At the time of the collision, the 'Skåne' was moored with 130 passengers aboard after arriving from Rostock, while the 'Tinker Bell', which had just undergone maintenance in Klaipeda, struck the 'Skåne' with its port side bow. Thankfully, no injuries or oil leaks were reported following the allision, although the 'Skåne' did sustain considerable damage above the waterline on its port side. In response to the incident, local rescue services and the Coast Guard were dispatched to the scene. Divers were called in to assess any potential underwater damage to the ferry. By 4:30 p.m., all passengers and vehicles had been safely evacuated from the 'Skåne'. Preliminary investigations indicated that a technical malfunction on the 'Tinker Bell' caused a loss of steering, leading to the unfortunate allision. Authorities, alongside TT-Line, are continuing to investigate the specific circumstances surrounding the event. As of March 12, both ferries remained in Trelleborg, although inspections revealed that they were seaworthy. The 'Skåne' is anticipated to resume its regular service on March 13 at 3 p.m. For further details and visual coverage, you can access reports and media through the following links: [Sveriges Radio Report](https://www.sverigesradio.se/artikel/farja-i-kollision-i-trelleborgs-hamn), [Aftonbladet News](https://www.aftonbladet.se/nyheter/a/Rr77qd/aftonbladet-direkt?pinnedEntry=1450751), [SVT Local News](https://www.svt.se/nyheter/lokalt/skane/farja-i-kollision-i-trelleborgs-hamn), [Facebook Update](https://www.facebook.com/reel/1206290824623975), and [NDR Article](https://www.ndr.de/nachrichten/mecklenburg-vorpommern/trelleborg-faehre-skane-kann-nach-kollision-wieder-nach-rostock-fahren,trelleborg-100.html).

In the early hours of March 3, 2026, a critical medical situation unfolded aboard the ferry 'Skåne' as it was making its way from Rostock to Trelleborg. Upon learning of the distressing condition of a 61-year-old crew member, the ferry's captain promptly contacted the Maritime Rescue Coordination Center (MRCC) in Bremen, operated by the German Society for Rescue at Sea (DGzRS), at approximately 1:30 a.m. Recognizing the urgency of the situation, the MRCC swiftly deployed the lifeboat 'Arkona' from the Warnemünde station, while also calling for additional medical assistance. An emergency physician, along with two paramedics from the Rostock Fire Department, were dispatched to assist the sea rescuers. In response, the 'Skåne' reversed course and raced towards the waiting lifeboat. Not far from the shores of Warnemünde, roughly 4.5 nautical miles away, a seamless transfer operation was executed, allowing the emergency physician to board the ferry via a pilot ladder. After assessing the man's condition and fitness for transport, he was successfully transferred onto the 'Arkona' shortly before 3:00 a.m. Thanks to the calm seas and a brilliantly illuminated night sky, the patient transfer was executed without complications. The medical team continued to provide care aboard the 'Arkona' until they reached Rostock, where the man was handed over to an ambulance around 3:30 a.m. The 'Skåne' then resumed its journey to Trelleborg after completing the successful medevac operation.

The search and rescue operation in the Baltic Sea concluded tragically on December 28, 2025, after a Polish passenger fell overboard from the ferry 'Skania', which was making its way from Ystad to Świnoujście. The incident occurred near the port of Sassnitz, prompting the crew to sound the alarm with a ‘man overboard’ announcement after a witness reported spotting a passenger in the water. Emergency services from Poland, Germany, Denmark, and Sweden collaborated in the search effort, which kicked off around 4 p.m. Local authorities in Poland's Maritime SAR Service launched a helicopter from Darłowo to aid in the operation, though it unfortunately did not arrive at the scene before the search was officially halted. Adverse sea conditions, described as post-storm, hampered the effort. After several hours of searching without success, the operation was called off at 6:21 p.m. The ferry 'Polonia', which was nearby during the incident, also contributed to the search efforts. Ultimately, after an extended delay, the 'Skania' continued to its destination in Świnoujście without the missing passenger, leaving families and the maritime community in despair over the outcome.

On the evening of August 13, 2025, a sailing yacht captain was involved in a chaotic incident at the Rostock seaport when he collided with a pier while under the influence of alcohol. The watch officer on duty aboard a nearby cargo ship noted the incident around 8:10 p.m. The 54-year-old German captain appeared to be in no condition to navigate, leading to disruptions as his yacht obstructed the ferry 'Skåne' during its berthing maneuver. The Rostock Water Police swiftly apprehended the skipper and performed a breathalyzer test that indicated a staggering blood alcohol content of 3.12 per mille. Following this alarming finding, he was required to provide a blood sample for further analysis. The collision left noticeable damage, bending the railing of his vessel. Authorities have initiated criminal proceedings against him on charges of endangering maritime safety. Just two days later, on August 15, the same yacht drifted toward the Holz Peninsula while anchored in Dierkow Bay. Alert passersby managed to rouse the slumbering captain by shouting and secured the roughly 8-meter-long boat to the pier. A breathalyzer test conducted at this point revealed that he still had a blood alcohol level of 1.06 per mille.

On the evening of February 1, 2017, the Skåne ferry was evacuated in Trelleborg shortly before its scheduled departure to Rostock due to a bomb threat. The emergency turned out to be unfounded after a suspicious box was discovered in one of the ferry’s cabins, with no owner identified. At the time of the evacuation, the vessel hosted approximately 80 passengers and 40 crew members. Specialized police units conducted a thorough investigation of the item, resulting in a delay of four hours before the ferry was cleared for departure. Ultimately, the Skåne departed Trelleborg at 2 a.m. with 214 passengers on board. Thanks to the captain's skilled navigation, the ferry managed to recover two hours of lost time and arrived in Rostock on February 2 at 8 a.m. For further details and photos, check out the Swedish report at Aftonbladet.

On March 1, 2012, a maritime incident occurred in the afternoon when the ferry 'Skåne' collided with the Bahamas-flagged cargo ship 'Arklow Spirit' on the Breitling waterway, situated between Rostock Seaport and Warnemünde. Fortunately, the collision resulted in damage to both vessels, but no oil spills were reported, and there were no injuries among the crew or passengers. Following a thorough investigation of the incident, the 'Skåne' was able to continue its scheduled journey to Trelleborg approximately 90 minutes later.