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Trajekt 'Sveti Duje', koji djeluje pod Jadrolinijom, imao je problem pri putovanju iz Sućurja do Drvenika. Sigurnosni alarmi su se aktivirali, pa se brod vratio u luku. Nitko nije bio u opasnosti. Jadrolinija provjerava uzrok alarma. Promet će uskoro nastaviti. Trajekt je dio flote od 2023.

Translation

The ferry 'Sveti Duje', operated by Jadrolinija, experienced an issue during its journey from Sućuraj to Drvenik. Safety alarms were triggered, prompting the vessel to return to port. No one was in danger. Jadrolinija is investigating the cause of the alarms and service will resume shortly. The ferry has been part of the fleet since 2023.

Exercise: Text comprehension

Question 1: Which company operates the ferry 'Sveti Duje'?

Jadrolinija operates the ferry 'Sveti Duje'.

Question 2: What event caused the ferry to return to port?

Safety alarms caused the ferry to return to port.

Exercise: Vocabulary

(m.) - ferry

- operate

- security

- check

(m.) - cause

(f.) - fleet

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▌04/12/2024

The Croatian ferry 'Sveti Duje', operated by Jadrolinija, experienced a minor setback on Tuesday morning as it embarked on its usual route from Sućuraj to Drvenik. Shortly after departing, the ferry was compelled to return to Sućuraj port due to the activation of safety alarms linked to the ferry's electronic systems. According to Jadrolinija's official statement, at no point was the vessel out of control, and it adhered to standard procedure by disembarking passengers and vehicles upon its return.

This incident, while inconvenient, remains under thorough examination by the company to determine the exact cause behind the unexpected alarm activation. Jadrolinija assured that these checks are part of a standard procedure and traffic on the route is expected to resume soon.

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'Sveti Duje' is relatively new to Jadrolinija’s fleet. It was constructed in Greece in 2017 and was acquired last year for €7.7 million, excluding VAT. The ferry joined Jadrolinija's service officially in 2023 and currently operates the link between Sućuraj on the island of Hvar and Drvenik on the mainland.

Previously, it was deployed along the busy Split–Supetar route, underscoring its importance within the national passenger fleet. However, its journey to Croatian waters was not without challenges. After being purchased, 'Sveti Duje' underwent extensive modifications to meet the standards of the Croatian Register of Shipping, which reportedly cost around €2 million.

This latest incident adds to a series of operational challenges faced by Jadrolinija’s vessels, sparking discussions about the maintenance and safety standards within the company’s fleet. However, no further comments have been provided by Jadrolinija regarding this or any other recent incidents involving their vessels. Observers will be keen to see the outcomes of the current investigation and potential measures to prevent such issues in the future.

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