Baltic Sea ferry Berlin returns to Rostock because of technology breakdown!

Baltic Sea ferry Berlin returns to Rostock because of technology breakdown!

Rostock, Deutschland - The Baltic Sea ferry "Berlin" caused excitement when she had to turn back from Rostock to Gedser on Sunday, June 14, 2025 due to a technical problem. The reason for the repentance was a defective security pen on the Bugvisier, which made it impossible to open the bow flap. As a result, the ferry could not unload the vehicles and could therefore not put it backwards in the Danish port. After about two hours at sea, the ferry turned and reached Rostock around 1:15 p.m., where it put on backwards, so that the first cars had to go out in reverse. Some vehicles were able to turn on the ship for further discharge and leave the ferry forward. In the meantime, the sister ship "Copenhagen" took over the replacement trips to maintain the operation.

As the shipping company Scandlines confirmed, the technical problem was immediately fixed after arriving in Rostock. The ferry was completely unloaded, then the Bugvisier repaired overnight. On Sunday morning the "Berlin" was able to go back to plan. Scandlines regretted the inconvenience, but assured that the safety of the ferry was never endangered. It is worth noting that the "Berlin" was put into service in 2016 in Denmark and offers a capacity of around 460 cars, 100 trucks and 1,300 passengers. It also has a highly efficient hybrid drive system that uses both diesel engines and electrical energy. NDR reports that ...

weather -related challenges in ferry traffic

The incidents around the “Berlin” come at a time when other ferry connections on the north and Baltic Sea coast of Germany are severely restricted. A few weeks ago there were serious warnings of storm gusts with wind speeds of up to 80 km/h, which resulted in massive failures in ferry traffic. Routes in Lower Saxony, Schleswig-Holstein and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania were affected, which led to numerous deletions of connections. Among other things, the connections to Helgoland and Rügen remained completely unusual. The shipping companies Frs Helgoline and Cassen Eils, for example

In addition, there are reports that the Baltic Sea is also affected and there are no connections between Stahlbrode and Glewitz. Affected ships such as the "Little Freedom" and "Sünje" could not drive. Against this background, the reversal of the "Berlin" was not the only critical event. The Warnow ferry also had to limit its traffic on the Warnemünde route-Hohe Düne, due to a sick report in the company, led to longer waiting times for passengers. In view of current weather warnings, travelers should therefore expect delays. MOZ reports that…

travel alternatives and timetable

For passengers who are affected by the "Berlin", Scandlines offers a prioritized crossing with the "Copenhagen" according to Gedser. Although the situation caused confusion at short notice, travelers can continue their travel plans again promptly thanks to the fast handling of the shipping company. The "Berlin" was able to resume regular operation on June 15, 2025, which is a relief for everyone involved. Ferries are currently informed that ...