Evacuation drill on HERJÓLFUR

Published by Hilmar Snorrason

The new ferry HERJÓLFUR had call in Hafnarfjordur today, September 16th 2019, on her way to Akureyri. She entered service in end of July this year on route Westmann Isl. – Landeyjarhöfn on Iceland South Coast.

She is on her way for drydocking in Akureyri but one of her two stabilisers had leaking problem. Due to Transport Authorities requirement the crew had to launch her MES system.

As to the plan a group of 150 passenger where estimated to be evacuated but they would come from some local schools. Unfortunately only abt. 80 persons where able to join the drill.

The crew did tremendeous good job in evacuating the fixed group of passenger but only her crew of eight where sailing her for the drydock. The older ferry on the route the former HERJÓLFUR, now HERJÓLFUR III, is replaceing on the route.

Herjólfur departing Hafnarfjordur bound for Akureyri
Master and Deck Officers brief passenger before the drill
Passengers waiting for orders
View from the bridge
Prior to the drill retired Captain of former Herjólfur for over ten years paid them a visit.
Counter for how many have gone down the schute to the liferaft.
Captain last to leave his vessel
All is done.
Captain of Herjólfur but she is commanded by three captain’s
One of Herjólfur’s captain took as well part in the drill though on leave
The engine department
The catering department
The bridge department together with the Chief Engineer.
Returning from the evacuation.
Heading for Akureyri