URANIBORG

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Ferry disabled due to broken cable

The "Uraniborg" had to be sidelined in Landskrona on Feb 23, 2014, due to a technical failure. The cause was a broken cable being necessary to run, manage and navigate the ferry. Traffic on the route Ven-Landskrona was suspended until the cable was repaired and a test run of the system carried out. The "Uraniborg" was still being in the warranty period. The ship was meanwhile repladed by the ferry "Stjärneborg".

Uraniborg spinning round

Ventrafiken had to take the "Uraniborg" out of service on July 16, 2013, after one propeller stopped working and the ferry sstarted spinning round off Landskrona harbor short after having left the port. Finally the ferry was pulled back to the quay with the help of a rope. The passengers had to take another ferry. According to Ventrafikens the problems were caused by an operator error. The same day the problem was resolved.

Uraniborg disabled by rudder problems

The "Uraniborg" suffered rudder problems in the afternoon of May 19, 2013, between Landskrona and Ven. The ferry had to be replaced by one of Ventrafikens other ferries on the route. The propeller manufacturer was asked for help which was hoped to be received as soon as possible. The Ferry was sidelined in Landskrona around 1 p.m. While Passenger traffic was going according to the timetable, a special timetable applied for vehicle traffic.