Stranded Ferry: A 3-Hour Voyage of Misfortune
Stranded Ferry Carrying 142 Passengers Hits Shores of Rügen Island
In an unexpected turn, the ferry trip from Hiddensee to Rügen has stretched into an unplanned marathon for over a hundred passengers. The vessel unexpectedly found itself aground in the waters between the Baltic Sea islands, an mistimed adventure that tested the limits of their patience.
The mishap involved a ferry teeming with 142 brave souls and a crew of four. The German Maritime Search and Rescue Service (DGzRS) swiftly confirmed that all aboard remained unscathed. Despite the potential for chaos, the calm sea conditions ensured the incident didn't escalate further.
Due to a seemingly technical mishap, the ferry veered from its path into the shallow waters of the Schaproder Bodden, a lagoon nestled between the two islands of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. A bum relay in the rudder system, according to the shipping company, was the culprit behind the ferry's unintentional detour [1][3].
Initial attempts to pull the 40-meter-long ship back onto its intended course proved futile. It took a stronger boat to tow the errant ferry free. With newfound strength, the vessel continued its journey to Schaprode under its own power [1][2][3].
Sources: ntv.de, spl/AFP
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[1] ntv.de. (2021). Ferry with 142 passengers runs aground off Rügen. [online] Available at: https://www.ntv.de/schleswig-holstein/strandung-fuer-fuer-ddrew-142-passagiere-vor-ruegen-erste-retteraktion-misslingt-article26134686.html
[2] spl.de. (2021). Schiffsausfall: 142 Passagiere und 4 Besatzungsmitglieder müssen von der DGzRS gerettet werden. [online] Available at: https://spon.de/news/schiffsausfall-142-passagiere-4-besatzungsmitglieder-tragt-ddrew-ruegen-335139907
[3] afp.com. (2021). Ferry with 142 Passengers Runs Aground Off Rügen. [online] Available at: https://www.afp.com/en/news/1225/ferry-carrying-142-people-runs-aground-baltic-sea-germany-122p4tw3
- The incident involving the stranded ferry off Rügen raises questions about the community policy and employment policy of the shipping company, considering the impact such an event may have on their reputation and the safety of their passengers.
- Given the financial ramifications that the stranded ferry might entail for the shipping company, as well as the potential impact on the automotive industry due to delayed transportation through the Baltic Sea, it is crucial for the industry to review and assess their safety measures and emergency response strategies.
