Dramatic sea! Helgoland ferry strands with 250 passengers

Dramatic sea! Helgoland ferry strands with 250 passengers

In the early morning, the "Funny Girl", a maneuverable ferry that is used for the connection to Helgoland, finally reached the mainland near Büsum. There were almost 250 people on board who spent several hours on the high seas while the ship was navigated by two tugs to the harbor. The incident caused some excitement, since the ferry was originally supposed to return on Sunday evening at 7:30 p.m., but was late due to a power failure on board.

A spokesman for the Waterways and Shipping Office Elbe-Nordsee (WSA) explained that such power outages are not unusual and can usually be remedied by their own means of the ship's team. In this special case, however, this was not possible. According to information, the contact to the traffic center had already been established around 5:30 p.m. to ask for help.

cause of the power failure

The problems were caused by a failure of a switching board of the electrical system in the machine room. According to reports from the "Hamburg Abendblatt", this meant that both generators who are responsible for the operation of the ship no longer work. This had a direct impact on the cooling of the machines, which also came to a standstill. In addition, the emergency generator, who acts as a backup, could not feed electricity into the general year.

The Elmshorn police confirmed that at that time there were around 250 passengers on board who may have been concerned about their safety. The extensive operational readiness of the tractors and the subsequent arrival testify to the challenges that must be mastered in such situations. The incidents on board the "Funny Girl" show the complexity of modern ferries and the challenges of maritime shipping.

This Situation is not only an example of technical challenges, but also illustrates the need for effective crisis management at sea. Such incidents can offer important lessons for maritime security and raise awareness of the risks associated with the operation of ferries. The journey of the "Funny Girl" not only stimulated the passengers, but also focused on the interest in efficiency and security maritime means of transport. More detailed information about the circumstances of the incident as well as the further measures to clarify and avoid similar problems in the future are still important. Details of this incident can be found in a recent report on www.antnemuenster.de be read.