Ostsee drama: ferry Island Hiddensee is firm-savior in action!

Ostsee drama: ferry Island Hiddensee is firm-savior in action!

Schaprode, Deutschland - Yesterday there was a delicate rescue operation on the Baltic Sea, which cost the passengers of the ferry "Island Hiddensee" some nerves. The ferry, which commuted between Hiddensee and Rügen, reported a problem around 4 p.m. Around 142 passengers and four crew members were on board and had to accept an unexpected delay.

The cause of the misfortune was a technical defect in the control, specifically a damaged relay. This resulted in the 40 -meter -long ship coming off the course and stuck in the silt. Despite the tense situation, the passengers, including four children, reacted calmly and calmly. The sea rescuers of the German Society for the Rescue of Shipwrecked (DGZRS) were immediately alerted and moved out with two units to free the ferry. Nordkurier reports that the sea emergency in this region plays an important role, especially in view of the demanding water routes around Rügen.

rescue operation in the Baltic Sea

The sea rescue boat "Nausikaa" with 320 hp initially tried to drag the ferry free, but the success failed to do so. After an hour, the strong sea rescue cruiser "Nis Randers" was sent with 4,000 hp to support. The latter finally made a strong towing connection and was able to pull the ferry back into the fairway. Despite the approximately three hours longer travel time for the passengers, there was never a danger to life and life, which significantly relaxed the situation.

after the rescue, and the regular ferry operation could be resumed after a successful test drive. Such incidents are exceptional and are extremely rare, as reports from [Moin] (https://www.moin.de/norddeutschland/ruegegen-ostsee-faehre-da- ID300683063.html).

The role of the DGZRS

The DGZRS, which has been active since 1865, is committed around the clock and in any weather for sea rescue on the North and Baltic Sea. Their main task is to save people in danger and to provide injuries and sick people. This is done regardless of financial means, since the organization is financed exclusively by donations. Seenotretter makes it clear that over 87,000 people have been saved or freed out of danger.

The members of the DGZRS do an invaluable work and are tirelessly committed to safety on the water. Your professionalism and the use of the latest technology make it possible to react quickly and effectively even in critical situations such as these. A big thank you goes to everyone involved in the rescue operation, who once again proved that they have a good hand when it comes down.