Dettifoss
IMO: 9822853
Container Ship, Faeroe Islands
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Vessel Details
MMSI
231860000
Callsign
OZ2185
Width
31.0 m
Length
180.0 m
Reviews (1)
Walter
2025-06-21
Position: Welder
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Latest News (1)
Containership was adrift off Iceland and towed to Reykjavik
The 'Dettifoss', en route ffrom Reykjavik to Nuuk, suffered a main engine failure on July 9, 2025, at around 2 p.m. UTC and was disabled and adrift in the North Atlantic approximately 390 nautical miles southwest of Iceland (Lat. 61.3867 Lng. -35.6133). The crew and the vessel were in no immediate danger as the weather was calm in the area. The Iceland Coast Guard deployed the patrol vessel 'Freyja' (IMO: 9455105) to the scene, which reached the casualty on the night of July 10 amd took it in tow to back Reykjavik for inspections and repairs. The ship was finally pulled back into the port of Reykjavik on July 12. The 'Dettifoss' is deployed in a joint service with Greenland’s shipping company Royal Arctic Line, sailing between Aarhus and Helsingborg, Bremerhaven, the Faroe Islands, Iceland and Greenland. Customers will be informed of the situation by Eimskip.
Frequently Asked Questions
🤕 Were there any injuries or accidents on Dettifoss?
Based on available news reports, Dettifoss has been mentioned in connection with injury-related incidents. There have been 1 news reports mentioning injury incidents. For detailed information about specific incidents, please refer to the latest news section above.
🛠️ Did Dettifoss experience any breakdowns or mechanical failures?
Based on available news reports, Dettifoss has been mentioned in connection with breakdown-related incidents. There have been 1 news reports mentioning breakdowns. For detailed information about specific incidents, please refer to the latest news section above.
⚙️ Did Dettifoss have any engine problems?
Based on available news reports, Dettifoss has been mentioned in connection with engine-related incidents. There have been 1 news reports mentioning engine problems. For detailed information about specific incidents, please refer to the latest news section above.