BALDVIN THORSTEINSSON

[D. v. Nieuwenhuijzen]

Built in 1994 by Flekkefjord Slipp & Maskinfabrikk A.S., Norway, #151 for Hronn H/F, Isafjordur, Iceland, as GUDBJÖRG. ICE-46. Stern Trawler, Gt:2172, Nt:652, Dw:640, Loa:68,31m. Lbp:58,35m. B:14m. D:8,60m. draft:5,80m. 6 cyl. Krupp/MaK diesel:5030 hp. (3700 kW) controllable pitch popeller, speed? IMO.9067403. 1999 Renamed in "HANNOVER", transferred to Deutsche Fischfang Unie, Cuxhaven, Germany, 11-12-2002 BALDWIN THORNSTEINSSON, EA-10, lengthened by Riga Yard, Loa:85,85m. Gt:2968, 08-03-2004 she ran aground near Skardsfjorur, 12-01-2008 ODRA, NC110.
(Iceland 2012, MS 250 gr. 155 Kr.)

[aukepalmhof]

Search and rescue services constitute the theme of the 2012 Norden stamps. For centuries, Icelandic fishermen have lived with the dangers of the sea. Many lives have been lost in the struggle with the forces of nature. The Icelandic Coast Guard and Landsbjörg, the Icelandic Association for Search and Rescue (ICE-SAR), cooperate closely in rescue operations when perils threaten at sea or on land. The professionalism of the Icelandic rescue teams have attracted worldwide attention. The Coast Guard plays a key role in rescue at sea with its powerful helicopters, ships and planes. The Coast Guard has at its disposal one plane, three helicopters and three ships, ÆGIR, TYR and THÓR. The present stamp commemorates the rescue operations of March 9th 2004 when TF Líf, the Coast Guard helicopter, rescued sixteen crew members of the fishing vessel BALDVIN THORSTENSSON (EA 10). The vessel went ashore in the South of Iceland after it’s capelin net fastened in the propeller. Rescue units from ICE-SAR assisted on land. The stamp design is based on an award-winning photo by news correspondent Jonas Erlendsson.
Icelandic Post.
Built as a stern trawler under yard No 151 by Flekkefjord Slipp & Maskinfabrikk A.S., Flekkefjord, Norway for Hronn h/f, Iceland
Launched as the GUDBJORG.
Tonnage 2,172 grt, 652 net, 640 dwt. Dim. 66.3 x 14.0 x 8.60m, length bpp.58.4m, draught 5.80m.
Powered by a 6 –cyl. Krupp/Mak diesel engine, 5,030 hp, one shaft, controllable pitch propeller, speed 12 knots.
September 1994 completed.

28 November 1999 sold to Deutsche Fischfang-Union GmbH & Co. KG., Cuxhaven Germany and renamed in HANNOVER.
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11 December 2002 transferred to Samherji HF, Akureyri, Iceland and renamed BALDVIN THORSTEINSSON, fishing No EA 10.
The same month sent to Riga, Latvia for lengthening by inserting an 18m, 450 ton mid-section, tonnage 2,968 grt, 948 net, 640 dwt. Dim. 85.85 x 14.03 x 8.6m, draught 5.8m, length bpp. 77 m
In the night of 8 and 9 March 2004 her seine net stuck in her propeller when fishing on capelin off the South Coast of Iceland near Skardsfjorur.
At that time there was a strong current (spring tide) setting inshore, and the BALDVIN THORSTEINSSON drifted by a southerly wind and tide to the coast.
Other fishing vessels in the vicinity came to the rescue trying to tow the disabled trawler away from the coast, but all towing lines broke, and she stranded on the beach.
After a distress alarm was given a rescue helicopter arrived and took 16 men crew from the stranded vessel.
At that time she had 1,500 tons capelin on board.
Nine days later was she refloated and repaired.
12 January 2008 sold again to Deutsche Fischfang-Union GmbH & Co. KG, Cuxhaven, and renamed ODRA and under German flag and registration.
During 2009 was she docked and overhauled by the Asti Can Ship Repair yard in Las Palmas.
2012 in service and fishing in Greenland waters. Imo No 9067403.

Sources: Various web-sites.