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Collision off Warnemünde

On Aug 5, 2015, at 5.30 a.m. the "Mecklenburg-Vorpommern" was in collision with the "Wind Express" off Warnemünde which had just sailed from Rostock bound to the Baltic 2 Windfarm. When approaching the sea canal, the ferry, coming from Trelleborg, was hit by the "Wind Express“ which had suffered rudder gear damage and was disabled until geting back under control with the aid of the emergency rudder. However, the collision could not be avoided, and the hull was dented. The "Mecklenburg-Vorpommern" suffered only scratches and was operating again at 9 a.m. The "Wind Express" returned to berth 34 in Rostock.

Technical malfunction caused allision

On May 19, 2012, the "Mecklenburg-Vorpommern" suffered a n engine blackout and allided with a quay in the seaport of Rostock. A tug waa called to moor the ship. All passengers and cars were taken off the ferry then. The next departure to Trelleborg was cancelled as the surveys were going on.

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The "Mecklenburg-Vorpommern" after the completition of investigation and cleaning finally departed from Rostock on Nov 21 at 00.15 a.m., ETA Trelleborg 5.15.