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Ferry evacuated in Rostock after hazmat accident
The 'Mecklenburg-Vorpommern' was evacuated in the port of Rostock on Sep 16, 2026, after a hazardous substance leaked from a railway wagon. The nature of the substance was unclear. There were 164 passengers and 51 crew members on board the ferry. Firefighters and the water police were deployed to the scene. Initial findings suggested that a toxic substance leaked from a train wagon at the rail ramp. Three people may have sustained minor injuries. A wide area around the danger zone was cordoned off, and firefighters wearing chemical protection suits were deployed. Four crew members were taken to the hospital for examination as a precautionary measure. The leak of a toxic liquid was detected while the ship was being loaded. The ship had been scheduled to depart around 3:00 p.m. with 209 people on board. 168 passengers were taken back to the terminal. Of the 41 crew members, the captain and a few other staff members remained on board, though they were not considered to be in any danger. The departure for Trelleborg was cancelled, as was the return trip from the Swedish port city scheduled for 10:00 p.m. Rostock fire department personnel, wearing chemical protective suits, inspected the affected tank car and collected the leaking liquid. After evaluating all measurement and inspection results, a leak of the hazardous substance could not be confirmed; the liquid was believed to be condensation dripping from the tank wall. The operation concluded on Sep 17 at approximately 2:00 a.m. It had lasted around ten hours due to the need to inspect the hard-to-reach drip point, conduct various measurements and verification procedures, and evaluate all surrounding circumstances. A large number of personnel were involved in the operation, including the Rostock professional fire department, the Stadtmitte and Gehlsdorf volunteer fire departments, and emergency medical services. Additionally, staff from the Port and Maritime Authority of the Hanseatic and University City of Rostock, as well as numerous federal and state police officers, were deployed. The ferry resumed the service to Trelleborg on the morning of Sep 17. Report with photo: https://www.ndr.de/nachrichten/mecklenburg-vorpommern/rostock-feuerwehreinsatz-im-ueberseehafen-faehre-evakuiert,schwedenfaehre-104.html
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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