Drama on the Baltic Sea: Tanker Annika goes up in flames!

Drama on the Baltic Sea: Tanker Annika goes up in flames!

Kühlungsborn. On Friday, October 11th, the oil and chemistry tanker "Annika" between Warnemünde and Kühlungsborn fell on fire. According to the first reports of eyewitnesses, a deflection or possibly even an explosion could have been the trigger of the fire. The Situation was serious because the seven -member crew had to be evacuated and some of them suffered injuries. These were immediately taken to the hospital while the fire fighting on the ship is underway.

The "Annika" has an impressive size of 72.97 meters in length and 11.68 meters in width. It drives under German flag and was built in Wismar by WIS Marine GmbH in 2012. The ship belongs to Hans Rinck GmbH & Co. KG in Nottensdorf and has its home port in Hamburg. These events throw a highlight on the dangers associated with shipping and transportation of hazardous substances.

Details on the "Annika" and their use

As a bunker ship, the "Annika" is responsible for supplying other ships with fuel. Most recently, she drove from Lübeck to Rostock, where she set at the oil harbor. At this point, the ship had loaded a remarkable cargo, consisting of 800 tons of heavy oil, 40 tons of diesel and two tons of lubricating oil. A spokeswoman for the Havarie Command Cuxhaven, which takes over the coordination of the emergency, named a different amount of 640 tons.

The accident happened in the early morning, at around 6 a.m. when the "Annika" was on the way back to Lübeck. The incident occurred in a sensitive maritime area, which underlines the relevance of the rapid reaction of the emergency services and the cooperation forces. Comprehensive fire fighting is crucial to prevent a possible environmental disaster.

This incident not only alerted the responsible authorities, but also draws attention to the security protocols when the transportation of dangerous goods at sea. The circumstances under which the fire broke out are now examined more precisely by the responsible bodies.

Overall, this incident is a dangerous reminder, as unpredictable events at sea always require the attention of the entire shipping industry. The fast and effective reaction of the emergency services depends on whether the extent of the damage can be kept minimally or whether it develops into a significant problem.

For more information about the reaction to the fire and the ongoing investigation Please see the reporting on www.ostsee-zeitung.de .