Hammershus

The Bornholm Line announced that a defective fuel pump aboard the "Hammershus" caused delays on Sep 14, 2018, as the defective pump had to be replaced. Therefore, the "Povl Anker" was called in with a departure at 5 p.m. on the route Rønne - Køge and at 12:30 a.m. on the route Køge - Rønne with passengers and cargo. The "Hammershus" was expected to sail at 7.30 pm. on the route Rønne - Køge with the rest of the trucks and the passengers who wish to do so and at 03:00 a.m. on the route Køge - Rønne with the rest of the trailers. After the departure Rønne - Køge on Sep 15 at 5 p.m. the ferry will be back to normal operation.

The "Hammershus" arrived 3,5 hours late in Rønne port on Sep 4 at 9.30 a.m. because upon the departure from Køge, only one of the two main engines could be started. The not. The crew found out that there was an electrical failure. They called the engine manufacturer who figured out what had to be repaired, and then the "Hammershus" could leave at 4.30 a.m. All customers who had a reservation have received a message from the shipping company about the delay.

Both new introduced Bornholm ferries encountered technical trouble on Sep 1, 2018. The catamaran ferry "Express 1" (IMO: 9501590), was delayed throughout the day between Ystad and Roenne due to problems with the stern ramp. The "Hammershus" faced comparable problems on the Roenne-Mukran route. Foot passengers had to leavae the shp via the car deck in Mukran, which also caused delays. However, no cancellations were expected.