Drunk captain rams ship in the port of Bremen - is determined!

Drunk captain rams ship in the port of Bremen - is determined!

On Thursday evening, June 13, 2025, an incident occurred in the Bremen industrial port, which again illustrates the dangers of alcohol consumption at the wheel. A 55-year-old captain of a cargo ship caused a collision with a seagoing ship lying on the pier during an offshoot. According to t-online had a breath alcohol value of over 1.6 per thousand, which had a significant influence on its journey.

The accident in which the cargo ship touched the upper edge of the other ship with its port side, happened around 8:15 p.m. Fortunately, both ships remained undamaged despite the collision, and there were no injuries. The water protection police were immediately called to the scene of the accident and determined the smell of alcohol at the captain. A subsequent breath alcohol test supported the suspicion with a value of over 1.6 per thousand, which is a serious administrative offense in Germany.

reactions of the authorities and legal consequences

The water protection police prohibited the captain on the way and ordered a blood sample. In addition, a security deposit of 5,000 euros was retained in order to secure possible legal claims. The case leads to the threat to shipping traffic, which in accordance with nwz-online

The legal aspects of driving under the influence of alcohol are strictly regulated in Germany. With an alcohol value of 1.6 per thousand, drivers must expect serious punishments, including fines, driving bans and possibly even prison terms. Higher alcohol values ​​can lead to more severe legal consequences, including the need for a medical-psychological examination, in order to restore the ability to travel. This is also explained in an article by quite up-to-date.

social responsibility and prevention

This incident also throws a light on social responsibility in dealing with alcohol, especially in road and shipping. Prevention measures, such as educational campaigns and the promotion of the designated driver, are urgently required to reduce the number of alcohol -related traffic accidents.