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Ferry could not sail
On July 19 Scandlines experienced problems at the ferry port in Rostock, as the 'Copenhagen' was unable to sail due to technicalproblems. At noon the ferry was emptied of cars and passengers. At the same time, the ferry from Gedser, the 'Berlin' could not dock. Free soda has been handed out. Scandlines recommend instead to travel via Rødby-Puttgarden. Normal service was resumed at 2.40 p.m.
Sailings cancelled due to medical emergency
Scandlines had to cancel two sailings of the 'Copenhagen' on Dec 28, 2022, due to a medical emergency on board. The sailings at 3.45 p.m. from Gedser and at 6 p.m. from Rostock were affected. The ferry finally left Gedser at 8.20 p.m. UTC.
Ferry to be equipped with rotor sail
Sandlines announced that it has signed an agreement with Norsepower to install the company's Rotor Sail Solution onboard the "Copenhagen" which is operating between Rostock and Gedser. The Norsepower Rotor Sail Solution is a modernized version of the Flettner rotor – a spinning cylinder that uses the Magnus effect to harness wind power to thrust a ship, according to a press release. It is the first data-verified and commercially operational auxiliary wind propulsion technology for the global maritime industry. When wind conditions are favorable, it enables the electric propulsion thrusters and center propel to be throttled back, reducing emissions – while providing the power needed to maintain speed and voyage time. Preparations for the retrofit will take place in November 2019 with the installation scheduled for Q2 2020 as the ship will be retrofitted with one large-sized Norsepower Rotor Sail unit that is 30m in height and 5m in diameter. Scandlines hoped by installing a Rotor Sail to reduce CO2 emissions on the Rostock-Gedser route by four to five per cent.
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