Ferry from complaints due to: 146 passengers are safe!
Ferry from complaints due to: 146 passengers are safe!
On Wednesday afternoon, an incident in the Baltic Sea, in fact, about 2.7 kilometers northwest of Schaprode, caused excitement. The ferry "Island Hiddensee", which runs between the island of the same name and Rügen, got aged due to a technical problem and had 146 people on board, including 142 passengers and four crew members. Fortunately, passengers and crew were unharmed, but the ferry had to expect a significant loss of time due to the accident.
The incident occurred around 4 p.m. when a damaged relay in the rudder system of the approximately 40 meter long ferry triggered the accident. As a result, the ship fell out of the fairway and ran to a shallow area. The sea rescuers were immediately alerted. As reported tag24.de, the sea rescue boat "Nausikaa" and the "NIS Randers" were on hand to save.
rescue operation with flying colors
The "Nausikaa", which comes from the Vitteligen station Vitte/Hiddensee, established the first connection to the ferry. Nevertheless, it was not possible for her to free the ferry independently. It was only when the cruiser "Nis Randers" arrived with its performance of 4000 hp did the "Island Hiddensee" be successfully freed after about an hour. The rescue operation ran under the watchful eyes of the water protection police, which secured the position.
After this turbulent hour, the ferry finally continued its journey independently and reached the port of Schaprode - even if the passengers had to arrive with a delay of around three hours. At that time, the weather conditions were moderate with western winds of four to five bauna and quiet lake, which made the rescue work easier. Thanks to the preventive measures, security for passengers remains a high asset.
The importance of German society for the rescue of shipwrecked
The German Society for the Rescue of Shipwrecker (DGZRS) plays a central role in sea rescue in German waters and is an organization that has been financed by donations since its foundation in 1865. Your order includes security monitoring over 3,660 kilometers of coastline. With around 60 rescue boats and cruisers and a team of 180 employees as well as over 800 voluntary emergency services, the DGZRS is ready to help people in distress, as in this case deutsche-flagge.de.
The DGZRS is characterized by an increased safety standard apart from the physical challenges that the weather and water bring with it. Your ships have special requirements to meet and do not require any common safety certificates. These strict requirements are necessary in order to be able to grown and act quickly. Fortunately, this incident was not only an example of the professional measures in sea rescue, but also proof of the unshakable security of passengers on board - despite the inconvenience of a delay. The "island of Hiddensee" soon started its service after a test drive, and the talk ensured that all relays were replaced in order to avoid future incidents. The crew had a good hand, and for the passengers the day is remembered as an exciting story.| Details | |
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| Ort | Schaprode, Deutschland |
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