Ferry Berlin returns to Rostock for disturbance before Gedser!

Ferry Berlin returns to Rostock for disturbance before Gedser!

On June 15, 2025, there was an unexpected incident with the ferry "Berlin" of the SCANDlines shipping company, which was on the way to Gedser. Shortly before reaching the target at 1:15 p.m., the ferry had to turn around due to a mechanical problem and drive back to Rostock. The reason for this was a defective security pen that prevented opening the bugviser. The 482 passengers on board were forced to return to Rostock, which was certainly not the desired turn of the day for some. [Ndr] (https://www.ndr.de/nachrichten/mecklenburg-vormern/rostock/rostock-hybridfaehre-muss-muss-kurz-getzer-getzer-gett ,mvregiorostock3664.html) reports that the passengers finally got securely in Rostock, even if this brought some challenges. So some cars had to take the reverse gear to get from the ramp while others turned.

The ferry "Berlin" is not only known for its regular trips, but also for their technical reliability - actually. After the problematic return, technicians were able to repair the Bugvisier at night, so that the ferry could drive again on the morning of June 15, 2025. Ferries Currently emphasizes that security was never in danger throughout the incident. The sister ship "Copenhagen" already took over the replacement trips to quickly transport the passengers to Gedser and thus minimize the damage.

A look at the challenges in shipping

Shipping is generally struggling with various challenges. Over 90 percent of the world trade are handled with ships, often under difficult conditions. According to Statista, almost 268 million tons of goods were promoted in 2023, which represents a decline compared to previous years. Among other things, the industry is faced with complex routes and mechanisms that often provide unexpected complications.

The MS "Berlin" may now be normal again, but it is clear that the global circumstances and also technical difficulties such as those experienced last weekend are important for everyone involved. Scandlines has emphasized that security is in the top priority, which is of great importance in today's world, in which environmental pressure and economic efficiency.

The coming weeks and months will show how the market is developing. In view of the efforts for sustainable solutions and the EU's demands after a clear reduction in emissions by 2050, it will remain exciting for shipping. It remains to be seen whether the example of the "Berlin" helps to find solutions or whether it is only listed as a further point in the book of the challenges.