Ulusoy-14 Ship Details and Seafarer Feedback

On December 6, 2012, Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft (FSG) reached a significant milestone in shipbuilding by officially delivering the 208-meter RoRo ferry named 'Ulusoy 14' (Hull No. 753) to Turkey's own Ulusoy Sealines. This ferry stands as the largest and longest craft ever constructed by FSG. Peter Sierk, Managing Director of FSG, expressed pride in this achievement, stating, 'With Hull No. 753, we have been able to set a further milestone in the history of our shipyard.' The new ferry will serve the Cesme-Trieste route, taking over operations from four older vessels. While maintaining comparable freight capacity, 'Ulusoy 14' is set to significantly reduce fuel consumption and lower exhaust emissions. Along with her sister vessel 'Ulusoy 15', both ferries are designed to accommodate 283 trailers and offer 4,094 lane meters of space, contributing to a more eco-friendly shipping approach.

On December 6, the Ulusoy Sealines proudly received the 'Ulusoy-14,' marking a significant milestone in maritime transport as it becomes the longest ferry ever constructed by Flensburger Schiffbaugesellschaft. This impressive vessel is set to commence operations on the Cesme - Trieste route, enhancing connectivity between these vital locations and underscoring the evolving landscape of ferry services.

On the evening of November 8, 2012, at approximately 8 p.m., a serious incident occurred at Flensburg Schiffbau Gesellschaft when a worker was injured by a snapping mooring line. The accident took place as the ferry 'Ulusoy 14', after completing its trials, approached the yard pier in Flensburg. A sudden technical fault in the vessel's engine caused it to lurch forward just as it was preparing to berth, resulting in one of the mooring lines breaking loose. Sadly, the snapping line struck the worker, leading to immediate hospitalization in Flensburg. For further details, you can view the German report along with a photo at: http://www.shz.de/index.php?id=160&tx_ttnews[tt_news]=2646992&no_cache=1.