Working Conditions Aboard the Stena-Hollandica

On February 18, 2016, an incident occurred on the 'Stena Hollandica' while docked in Hoek van Holland, where a crew member encountered a minor injury while utilizing a cleaning solution. The worker faced burns caused by caustic soda, a hazardous cleaning agent. Immediate response protocols were activated, with the individual being rinsed off in a safety shower before being transported via ambulance to Maasstad Hospital for a medical evaluation. This unfortunate event has been documented in detail, accompanied by photographs, in a report by local news outlet Westlanders: http://www.westlanders.nu/nieuws/gewonde-bij-bedrijfsongeval-vrachtschip-stena-line-16347/

On June 4, 2015, Harwich International Port became the scene of a significant immigration discovery as authorities found 68 suspected illegal immigrants, including two pregnant women and several children, on four lorries. The migrants were uncovered as they disembarked from the ferry 'Stena Hollandica', which had journeyed from the Hook of Holland. The vessel departed at 2:15 p.m. and reached its destination at 7:45 p.m. In connection with this incident, four Polish lorry drivers have been arrested under suspicion of immigration offences, as investigations into the situation continue.

In the wake of DFDS's recent suspension of its Esbjerg-Harwich service, many Danish car owners are re-routing their travels to England via Stena Line. The Swedish ferry operator has reported an astonishing 200 percent surge in Danish passengers utilizing its Hoek van Holland to Harwich route. Thomas Christiansen, head of sales and marketing at Stena Line's Danish branch in Frederikshavn, expressed his delight in a press release, stating, "It's surprising and very pleasing that the Danes are showing such interest in our route between the Netherlands and England. We aim to intensify our efforts to attract even more Danish travelers to this journey.” While the car drive from the Danish-German border to Hoek van Holland spans approximately 600 to 650 kilometers, it offers a more time-efficient alternative to the now-defunct 18-hour crossing between Esbjerg and Harwich. The Stena Britannica and Stena Hollandica, both launched in 2010, facilitate this new travel option. Travelers can choose from two daily departures at 14:30 and 22:30. Those opting for the day departure will reach England by 20:00, while the evening ferry ensures a morning arrival at 06:30 the next day.