Ship drama on the North Sea: Funny Girl drive unable to maneuver!

Ship drama on the North Sea: Funny Girl drive unable to maneuver!

An unusual and unexpected event occurred on the North Sea near Helgoland: the passenger ship "Funny Girl" got into a predicament in the evening after taking off. The cause was an unexpected failure of the electrical energy that occurred shortly after the start at around 5 p.m. A passenger reported that the lights went out on board and subsequently stopped the machines. As a result, the ship drifted unable to maneuver in the open waters.

On the way from Helgoland to Büsum (Dithmarschen district), the ship was on the road with passengers. The situation spoke when the crew of the "Funny Girl" requested help at 5:30 p.m. The spokesman for the Wasserstraßen- und Seilfahrtsamt (WSA) confirmed that measures were initiated immediately.

rescue campaigns and tractor support

In response to the call for help, three tractors quickly made their way to the "Funny Girl". Among them were two tractors of a private shipping company and the "Nordic" emergency tractor, which is stationed directly in front of Helgoland. These tractors had the task of bringing the damaged ship to safety and escorting back to Büsum. The current state of the salvage shows that the "Funny Girl" should be brought back at night, but it was not yet possible to confirm how many people were on board. According to reports, it could have been around 250 passengers.

The incidents give rise to concern about safety on the North Sea. The failure of the machines and the abrupt stop the ship raise questions about how well such situations can be foreseen and managed. Reports of technical difficulties on a passenger ship are not commonplace, and the quick reaction of the emergency services was crucial to bring the situation under control.

A passenger who witnessed the situation live described that the entire team on board dealt very professionally with the stressful location. As soon as the machines failed, the crew tried to ensure the security and information of the passengers. This shows how important training and the right crisis management for ship staff are, especially in demanding environments like the North Sea.

The crew of the "Nordic" wax ship, which is constantly ready for use, has its own challenging everyday life when it comes to dealing with such emergencies. Their speed and experience also played a role in coping with the incident, and further support was quickly provided on site. Such incidents are always a wake -up call for the security standards in shipping and the need for regular maintenance and checks of ship moderation.

For a detailed view of the case, The report on www.ndr.de .