Date of occurrence:

S-215/14

Close quarters between fishing vessel and ro-ro-ferry outside Stromstad

In the fairway from Stromstad a close quarters situation took place between the inbound fishing vessel TITANIA and the outbound ro-ro-ferry BOHUS.

BOHUS was far out on the port side of the fairway. Despite attempts at evasive action the ships came to pass each other at a distance of only a few dozen meters.

SHK has assessed the occurrence as a very serious marine incident.

Chairperson

Mikael Karanikas

Investigator in charge

Jörgen Zachau

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Last updated:
4 December 2023