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Ferry sold by Tallink-Helsinki Line Ltd. to Ams Line
The Tallink Grupp's subsidiary, Tallink–Helsinki Line Limited, has sold the 'Regal Star' to the Turkish shipping company Ams Line Shipping Co. The ship was officially handed over to its new owner on Aug 6, 2025. The 'Regal Star' had previously operated the Paldiski–Kapellskär route. In Febr 2025, the m/v 'Star I' commenced operations on the route, and was later replaced by the 'Superfast IX', which provides transport services for both freight and car passengers. The sale of the 'Regal Star' was part of the work to adapt the size of the fleet to current market conditions, according to Paavo Nõgene, CEO of Tallink Grupp. The 'Regal Star' has remained docked in Tallinn since June 25.
Truck turned over in storm
In the night of Nov 29, 2018, trucks began to move on the cargo deck of the "Regal Star" which was heading from Paldiski to Kapellskär at that time, one of which overturned. Goods were moving in several trucks because of the storm. The cause of the incident was an insufficiently secured load, as a result of which the metal structure in the truck fell onto a truck that was carrying a concrete panel, and the latter overturned. When the ferry arrived at its destination, the truck was lifted and pulled onto the quaay. The vessel had arrived two hours after the scheduled time, but departed on schedule. Before the departure, the team conducted an additional check regarding the securing of the cargo and, due to bad weather conditions, did not take trucks carrying large concrete structures on board. Estonian report with photo: https://www.postimees.ee/6466503/piltuudis-tallinki-laeval-laks-tormi-tottu-reka-umber
Destroyed lighthouse salvaged
After the "Regal Star" llided with the lighthouse Remmargrund on Oct 30, the tower has been inspected and the parts have been salvaged by the Swedish Maritime Administration's work vessel "Fyrbjörn". Additionally, the lighthouse will be replaced by a temporary firelight, and a new ViVa station has been set up. Divers found the foundation was still stable, but the tower and other parts above the water surface needed to be replaced. The tower and other parts that ended up in the water in the collision have been raised. As also Remmargrund's ViVa station was damaged, the Swedish Maritime Administration, in cooperation with SMHI, has created the Söderarm station. The station is available in the ViVa app, the map on the Swedish Maritime Administration website and via AIS. The station shows wind force, average wind, air humidity and air temperature. Navigation Warning SVENSK NAV VARN 199 / 18NORRA ÖSTERSJÖN. THE JEWELER'S LEFT 'BACKGROUND' REFLECTOR FUNCTIONS, RACON FUNCTION, MISSING SIGNAL, HINDER FOR THE SEA, SLOCKNESS PSN 59-45.52N 019-19.00E. Swedish report with photos: http://www.sjofartsverket.se/sv/Press/Fyren-Remmargrund-ar-bargad/
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