Scotline Marine Holdings Limited, owners and managers of the 2018 built general cargo vessel ‘Scot Carrier’ confirm that the vessel was in collision with the hopper barge ‘Karin Hoj’, built 1977 at approximately 0230 GMT on December 13th.
Following reports that one crew member of the ‘Karin Hoj’ was found deceased and with the second crew member still unaccounted for, owners and managers offer their heartfelt thoughts to the families of the two seafarers.
The ‘Scot Carrier’ is now alongside in the Port of Ystad, Sweden and the crew and Company will co-operate fully with the investigation into this tragic incident which will be undertaken by the relevant authorities.
Following the collision, it is understood that the 2nd Officer and Master of the ‘Scot Carrier’ were in contact with the Swedish Coastguard and launched a rescue boat to search for any crew members of the ‘Karin Hoj’
In line with standard procedures, it is further understood that all crew members of the ‘Scot Carrier’ were tested for drugs and alcohol with two crew members exceeding the legal limit. Scot Marine Holdings confirm that they have a strict drug and alcohol policy in place and have a zero-tolerance for any breaches that occur.