Drama on the North Sea: Helgoland ferry Funny Girl” is stranded by 250!

Drama on the North Sea: Helgoland ferry Funny Girl” is stranded by 250!

In Büsum, the maneuverable Helgoland ferry "Funny Girl" reached the mainland in the early morning after it was on the North Sea for hours. About 250 people were on board who had to persevere in a tense situation until the ship was safely brought to the port of the Schleswig-Holstein community.

Originally, the ferry was supposed to run in Büsum on Sunday evening at 7.30 p.m. However, there were considerable delays due to an unforeseen power failure on board. A spokesman for the Wasserstraßen- und Schieffahrndat Elbe-Nordsee (WSA) explained that such power outages are not unusual and can usually be easily remedied, but in this case the circumstances were different.

technical breakdown and their consequences

As reported by the "Hamburger Abendblatt", a switching board that is responsible for the electrical system in the machine room was canceled. This led to the simultaneous failure of both generators, which was no longer guaranteed to cool the machines. The emergency generator, who usually steps in such situations, was also unable to generate sufficient electricity to stabilize the ship. A spokesman for the police in Elmshorn confirmed the presence of around 250 passengers on board, all of which were safe during the incident.

The incident shows the challenges of maritime security and the importance of robust technical systems on board passenger ships. The willingness to cooperate and quick reactions from the tugs were crucial to ultimately safely land the ship. Despite the difficulties, no danger for the passengers could be found. Information about the exact process and the details of the technical problems have not been commented on. An earlier contact to the traffic center at 5:30 p.m., however, indicated the serious situation that tightened quickly.

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