Only 30 meters from the quay in Strömstad the "Color Viking" suffered a power failure on Sep 1, 2011.

The captain's quick decision to drop anchor prevented a major accident. The ferry had a blackout, all power was gone.

When the power failure occurred, the passenger ferry was on a steady course straight toward the pier. 15 meters off the jetty the ship could be stopped. Swedish coastguards and sea rescue services were quickly on hand to assist, as a precaution. The "Color Viking" which arrived from Sandefjord, eventually docked with its own power, and the passengers could disembark.