What Crew Members Say About Stone-I

As of January 6, the 'Stone 1' remains anchored at the northern spit of Als, positioned at 55° 5.77' N and 009° 37.06' E, as extensive anti-pollution operations continue in the region. This response effort involves 46 dedicated personnel from the Danish Navy and Home Guard tackling the aftermath of an oil spill that has released approximately 30 cubic meters of oil into the waters. The response efforts are being bolstered by the involvement of the patrol vessel 'Diana – P 520' and the Home Guard's 'MHV 910 - Ringen', which have strategically deployed 360 meters of oil booms off the Endsted Plant. Additionally, the anti-pollution vessel 'Mette Miljø' along with teams from Fire & Rescue Southern Jutland and emergency management agencies in Herning and Haderslev are on-site, with 22 firefighters utilizing floating barriers and skimmers for containment. Volunteers from the Home Guard in Aabenraa have also stepped forward, providing 11 personnel to assist in this critical operation. As of January 9, the 'Stone 1' is expected to set sail for Brofjorden, Sweden, marking a new chapter in its journey following the incident.

On January 4, 2020, a fierce storm swept through Aabenraa, resulting in a significant maritime incident. The oil tanker 'Stone 1', which was in the process of unloading oil at the Ensted plant, broke free from its moorings at approximately 9:30 a.m. Due to intense gusts, around 30 cubic meters of vacuum oil spilled into the surrounding waters before operations to halt the leak could be initiated. This unfortunate event prompted an urgent environmental response, mobilizing the Danish Navy's patrol vessel 'Diana' along with the Marine Home Guard's local craft, 'MHV 910 - Ringen'. These vessels were deployed to set up floating barriers in the fjord adjacent to the Ensted Power Station, where the tanker was docked. The oil spill led to contamination over roughly 300 meters of the beach at Varnæs, located southeast of the power station, raising concerns for local bird and wildlife populations. Containment measures were successfully implemented by the afternoon, yet efforts to clean the affected beach persisted into January 5, with a workforce of 50 personnel engaged in the removal process. The 'Stone 1' was subsequently detained and anchored between Als and Jutland at coordinates 55° 5.77' N, 009° 37.06' E, where it has remained stationary as of January 6. For Danish reports complete with photographs, please visit: https://jv.dk/artikel/tankskib-l%C3%A6kker-olie-p%C3%A5-vej-mod-land?fbclid=IwAR2yXVtnMgEz_G5By_ASbPqEd4t8h4aPFs_AKAX9mAht02SiW2ZBGKVb4DI and https://www.tvsyd.dk/aabenraa/tankskib-rev-sig-loes-stor-miljoe-aktion-i-gang?fbclid=IwAR2HlKfOwQb99NgL4BfRxSh7-1pN4McVHC2GpD8tezw_-eIkMIlWgYr6guY.

On July 6, 2018, the tanker Stone 1 faced challenges while attempting to berth at Kolguev Island due to the operational difficulties of the tugboat Atriya. The maneuverability of the Atriya was compromised, leading to the decision to abort the berthing process. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries or spills during this incident. After the unsuccessful attempt, the Stone 1 dropped anchor and is currently awaiting favorable weather conditions and further instructions. The tugboat Atriya encountered a significant complication as well; a towing wire that snapped became entangled in its propeller and rudder, leading to propulsion issues while trying to establish a towing connection.