Reviews & Ratings for the Skarven

On April 12, just before 5 p.m., the ferry 'Skarven' successfully made its way back to the port of Svinö under its own power. This marked a significant moment for those evacuated earlier in the day following the vessel's grounding. Many of the evacuees were present to retrieve a total of 19 vehicles, including trucks, trailers, and even an excavator. An afternoon dive inspection revealed a substantial breach on the port side of 'Skarven,' measuring several meters long and located three meters below the waterline. This damage resulted from contact with a submerged blasted rock edge in the narrow confines of Ekholms Sound. Investigations into the cause of the incident are ongoing, with authorities exploring both human error and potential technical malfunctions as possible factors. By April 14 at 11 p.m., the ferry was safely docked at Oy Western Shipyard Ltd. in Teijo, where it will undergo necessary repairs. For further details, view the full report with images here: https://www.nyan.ax/nyheter/skarven-tillbaka-i-svino/

On April 12, 2019, at 7:40 a.m., the ferry 'Skarven' struck the seabed in Ekholms Sound, located in the Gulf of Bothnia, while en route to Degerby. The vessel became lodged at coordinates 60° 1.97' N 020° 21.57' E, sustaining damage that resulted in a hull breach and subsequent oil leak. Fortunately, the safety of all onboard, comprising 25 passengers and 6 crew members, was maintained throughout the incident. Emergency response teams, including the Coastguard and surveillance vessels from Långnäs and Degerby, promptly intervened, ensuring the safe transfer of passengers to shore. The rescue operation involved several key vessels: the SAR boat 'Svante G' (MMSI: 230046580), the tug 'Subsea VI' (MMSI: 230980160), and the rescue craft 'Rescue Bjoerkskaer' (MMSI: 230061400). Once ashore, passengers were accommodated with taxi services back to either Mariehamn or Degerby. The Finnish Traffic Safety Agency, Trafi, was notified of the situation. By noon, the 'Skarven' was successfully refloated, and plans were made for the vessel to proceed to Svinö, either under its own power or assisted by tugs. The unloading of vehicles aboard the ferry was scheduled to take place at Svinö. Divers subsequently inspected the 'Skarven' and discovered multiple holes in two or three of its tanks. For further visual insight, Finnish reports with images are available at [Yle](https://svenska.yle.fi/artikel/2019/04/12/skargardsfarja-pa-grund-i-den-alandska-skargarden) and [Ålandstidningen](https://www.alandstidningen.ax/nyheter/raddningsverket-har-sanerat).