The Ternvind: Crew Feedback and Vessel Data

On January 9, 2019, the marine police of Brunsbüttel conducted a specialized MARPOL inspection on the tanker 'Ternvind' after its arrival from Plymouth at 4:40 a.m. The inspection aimed to ensure compliance with international environmental protection standards in the oil port of Brunsbüttel. During the evaluation of the wastewater treatment system, officials noted that the maintenance records indicated insufficient upkeep, leading to a notably dirty treatment plant. Critical components of the system were found to be clogged, raising further concerns. Additionally, water samples from the wastewater tanks showed no signs of the disinfectant chlorine, prompting further investigation. Authorities discovered that the tanker had not appropriately discharged the required amount of treated wastewater into the German territorial waters. As a result, the engine operator faced a fine proceeding, with the Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency imposing a security deposit of 800 Euros. After resolving the formalities, the 'Ternvind' was permitted to proceed at 6:30 p.m. and successfully docked at Kattwyk Oiltanking in Hamburg at 9:40 p.m. the same day.

On February 10, 2018, at approximately 3 p.m., the tanker "Ternvind" experienced a significant power failure while navigating out of Gothenburg, resulting in the vessel running aground in Gäveskär, located north of Brännö. The incident prompted a swift response from the Coastguard, which arrived within 30 minutes, deploying both a boat and an aircraft to assess the situation and ensure safety measures were implemented. Fortunately, initial reports indicated that there was no oil leakage from the vessel. Personnel from the Transport Agency were dispatched to conduct further inspections of the stranded tanker. By 4 p.m., the "Ternvind" was successfully refloated. It was then anchored off Rivö at Rivöfjorden, monitored by several patrol boats, including the "KBV 001", "KBV 316", "Tarntank Teknik", and "Ternhav". Following a thorough assessment and clearance, the tanker departed the Gothenburg area at 11:30 p.m., heading towards Lindø. On February 11, at 2:15 p.m., the "Ternvind" arrived at Odense Steel Ship Yard Ltd. in Vigerö for necessary repairs. After completing the repairs, the tanker resumed its journey on February 23 at 8 a.m., setting sail for Kaliningrad with an estimated time of arrival on February 25. For more details, visit Swedish news sources with images: [Gothenburg Post](http://www.gp.se/nyheter/g%C3%B6teborg/tankfartyg-p%C3%A5-grund-utanf%C3%B6r-g%C3%B6teborg-1.5162996) and [Swedish Coast Guard](https://www.kustbevakningen.se/hallbar-havsmiljo/nyhetsarkiv/grundstotning-i-goteborgs-skargard/).

On September 4, 2016, at approximately 5:45 p.m., the container vessel m/v 'Langeness', on a voyage from Bremerhaven to Helsinki, collided with the tanker 'Ternvind' on the Kiel Canal, close to the Rade Bridge. This incident resulted in the 'Langeness' becoming lodged in the embankment, necessitating a temporary closure of the canal in the Rade-Audorf section. Ships in transit were instructed to moor at nearby locations, including Schülp, Königsförde, and Groß-Nordsee, to maintain safety. The 'Ternvind', which was traveling from Rotterdam to Kalundborg, underwent a brief inspection for damages and was subsequently released. However, the 'Langeness' remained immobilized due to a lack of propulsion until tugboat 'Bremerhaven', which was en route from Eemshaven and happened to be trailing behind during the incident, came to assist. The tug successfully towed the stranded container ship around 8 p.m. Following this, the 'Bremerhaven' escorted the 'Langeness' to Kiel's Voith Quay, where it arrived at 10:30 p.m. for further investigation. Reportedly, the collision may have been linked to a botched overtaking attempt by the 'Ternvind'. Both vessels resumed their journeys shortly thereafter, with the 'Langeness' departing Kiel at 6:40 p.m. and the 'Ternvind' leaving at 6:15 p.m. For more in-depth coverage and photographic evidence, refer to the German reports linked here: http://forum-schiff.de/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=23#p129193, http://forum-schiff.de/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=1377&p=129209#p129209, http://www.kn-online.de/News/Nachrichten-vom-NOK/Rader-Hochbruecke-Frachter-blockierte-Kanal, http://www.kn-online.de/News/Nachrichten-vom-NOK/Oeltanker-und-Frachter-liegen-nach-Kollision-auf-dem-Nord-Ostsee-Kanal-fest.