Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Orasund

**Tanker Incident on New Waterway: 'Orasund' Experiences Blackout and Near Miss** On March 30, 2026, a dramatic incident unfolded on the New Waterway near Harwich, close to Hoek van Holland, when the oil tanker 'Orasund', traveling from Rotterdam to Liverpool, suffered a significant blackout just before 2 p.m. UTC. This unexpected loss of power brought the vessel perilously close to the Stena Line bridge, resulting in a near-miss that caught the attention of maritime observers. In a swift and skilled maneuver to avert disaster, the crew swiftly steered the tanker, but unfortunately collided with a support pole in the process. Thankfully, the vessel did not sustain severe damage, and following the incident, it continued its journey with the assistance of three tugboats, ensuring safe navigation out of the port. By 3:30 p.m., 'Orasund' secured a mooring at the Caland Canal, allowing the crew to regroup and assess the situation. The vessel successfully resumed its voyage on March 31 at approximately 8 p.m. UTC, with an estimated time of arrival at Liverpool set for April 3. This incident highlights the importance of vigilance and quick decision-making in maritime operations. For additional coverage, including photos and video footage, check out the full report here: [Westlanders Nu](https://westlanders.nu/nieuws/bijna-aanvaring-nieuwe-waterweg-door-black-out-olietanker/) and view the incident video [here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYkSs5TH7Eg&t=1s).

Enroute from Soby to Hamburg the "Orasund" suffered an engine blackout during the westbound transit of the Kiel Canal and was disabled near the Levensau bridge on Nov 10, 2017, around 2.30 p.m. The tug "Stein" was called from Kiel to assist the ship which meanwhile has resumed the voyage to Brunsbüttel after the tug joined. The tanker dropped anchor on the South Anchorage of Brunsbüttel after completing the canal transit at 4.25 a.m., On Nov 11 at 1.15. she continued the voyage to Hamburg where she berthed at NHG-ADM in the Köhlbrand on Nov 12 at 9.30 p.m.