Access of the Berlin hybrid ferry: Chaos on the way to Denmark!

Access of the Berlin hybrid ferry: Chaos on the way to Denmark!

On June 14, 2025, the Hybrid ferry "Berlin" of the SCANDlines shipping company caused an accident that caused great uncertainty in the passengers. The ferry was originally supposed to create Gedser at the Danish target port, but could not do this due to technical problems and for the time being returned to Rostock. The Regina and Manfred Year couple were particularly affected, which were already in their cars when they were informed about the accident. For her and the other travelers, the uncertainty about the planned trip to Denmark was extremely large.

The captain Stefan Wehland said that the bow flap of the ship cannot be opened. For this reason, the ferry has to turn to Rostock to be unloaded. In order to keep the travelers happy, free drinks were offered in the Bortrestaurant. A passenger from Berlin, whose children awaited her in Denmark, looked towards an uncertain fate because it was unclear whether she could meet her family as planned. While the shipping company is already trying to find an alternative solution, it is believed that passengers on another ship, possibly the "Copenhagen", have to change.

technical difficulties

The technical problems of the “Berlin” primarily affect the front part of the ship and have led to the planned departure at 11 a.m. A special company was switched on to examine the cause of the disorder. It remains to be seen how long the ship will be; There is currently no specific time frame. The "Berlin" has been in the regular line service between Rostock and Gedser since May 23, 2023 and has space for 460 cars or 96 trucks. Their length is an impressive 169 meters and it replaces the former ferry "Prins Joachim".

In the coming days, the accident could also have an impact on the timetable of further departures from Rostock and Gedser. Travelers are therefore urgently asked to find out before starting the journey. Current information is available on the Scandlines website, and travelers can also find out about possible changes in the app. According to the Verkehrsrundschau, most descents are according to schedule, so that there are also good news for other travelers.

support for passengers

scandlines has announced that they take care of the affected passengers and to initiate everything necessary. The "Copenhagen", the sister ship, is scheduled to go into service in autumn 2023 to support the fleet. Against the background, the accident of the "Berlin" can also be remembered that the ships were delivered in Stralsund after the bankruptcy of the P+S-Werft in Stralsund and hundreds of tons were heavier than originally planned.

For more information about the ferry operation, the website of Scandlines and Verkehrsinfo.de is available to provide traveling current traffic and weather reports. Passengers who have acquired a ticket for a canceled descent also receive an email to the address given when booking.