Dramatic ferry stop: 500 passengers stranded on the Baltic Sea!

Dramatic ferry stop: 500 passengers stranded on the Baltic Sea!

Rostock, Deutschland - An unexpected adventure on the Baltic Sea today expected passengers from the “Berlin” hybrid ferry, which was on the route from Rostock to Gedser. Because of a mechanical defect, the ship, which was only 20 meters from the Danish coast, had to turn around and return to the home port. Captain Jörg Ellner reported that around 500 passengers were forced to leave the ferry and switch to the "Copenhagen", which ultimately led to a delay of a full seven hours, such as moin.de describes.

The reactions on board were mixed. While some passengers considered the experience as an exciting adventure, others were rather desperate about the long waiting times. The situation on the car deck was particularly difficult to endure, where the passengers had to endure in the car without information for over an hour. The crew tried to inform the travelers by going to Auto from Auto because the loudspeaker announcements did not arrive everywhere.

mechanical problem under control

The defect affected a bugvisier and could not be remedied within an hour - the cause was a defective security pen. Fortunately, the safety of ship and passengers was never endangered, according to Scandlines spokeswoman Anette Ustrup Svendsen. While the technology of the ship was repaired, the passengers were supplied with food and drinks. Usually it takes six minutes to discharge the ferry, but due to the circumstances, trucks and cars had to turn back on board or on the deck, which also slowed down the situation. In addition, there was no place for other passengers on the fully occupied ferry "Copenhagen" after returning.

The endeavored team on the "Berlin" also prevented a longer standstill, so that a special company was not required for the repair in Rostock. The defect could be remedied around 9 p.m. and the ferry continued its journey again. An incident that would have caused a much greater turmoil under other circumstances was brought under control and professionally.

security always in focus

Such incidents nevertheless put a light on the importance of safety regulations on board ferries. Important rules must be observed when getting in and during the crossing to ensure the safety of all passengers. So passengers are not allowed to stay in their vehicles while driving, and smoking is only allowed in designated areas. The speed limits on board are also between 10 and 15 km/h, which also ensures that all passengers are well protected during the crossing, such as Freightlink.de determined.

In the context of these events, on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, a remarkable exercise by the police occurred when two inflatable boats circled a Scandlines ferry that was on the way to Rostock. This exercise, in which a special task force simulated the journey and climbing a ferry, gave the passengers an additional thrill. The Scandlines ferry had informed about the exercise in advance, so that travelers did not develop panic. Nevertheless, this was an interesting distraction from the actual travel plans, since security always comes first, such as [ndr.de] (https://www.ndr.de/nachrichten/mecklenburg-vorpommern/scandlines-passagiere----- ubener--tsee-faehrenebung100.html) reported.

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