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Boat instead of ship: Shocking accident in the Peenestrom with an alcoholic driver!
On July 2, 2025, a rental motorboat capsized near Wolgast after colliding with a cargo ship; three people were rescued.
Boat instead of ship: Shocking accident in the Peenestrom with an alcoholic driver!
On July 2, 2025, at around 8:30 p.m., a serious boating accident occurred on the Peenestrom, not far from buoy PN 43. A rental motorboat, which was occupied by three male people, came too close to the cargo ship that was heading for the port of Wolgast. The approximately four meter long boat got caught in the bow wave of the larger ship, capsized and then sank. This reports news.de.
Luckily, the three people were able to hold on to a barrel until they were brought to safety by rescue workers, including the Wolgast Water and Shipping Police and the German Society for the Rescue of Shipwrecked People. Another pleasure boat picked up the castaways and took them to Wolgast, where they were taken to hospital with suspected hypothermia.
Drink driving
When checking the boat driver, the police detected the smell of alcohol on his breath. A preliminary test showed a value of 0.86 per mille. This not only results in an order for a blood sample to be taken, but also an investigation for endangering traffic and negligent bodily harm. The water police are also required in this case because it is loud yacht.de The standard blood alcohol limit in Germany for all road users is 0.5 per mille. There is even a zero blood alcohol limit for commercial trips or the transport of dangerous goods.
As part of the “Maritime Safety Days” 2023, numerous checks have already been carried out that focus on safety in shipping and recreational boat traffic. During the first weeks of inspections in March, over 100 passenger ships were inspected and 29 violations of safety regulations were identified. Increased monitoring of waterways can also be expected in the future in order to avoid such accidents.
Consequences of the accident
However, the July 2 incident raises questions not only about safety, but also about responsibility in water sports. While the recovery of the sunken pleasure boat is being planned, investigations into the incident are continuing. It remains to be seen what legal consequences will result from the accident. The incident joins a worrying series of accidents in maritime space that have been highlighted in various reports in recent years, such as by bsu-bund.de, were documented.
In summary, this accident shows once again how important safety is on the water. Collaboration between water rescue services, police and the maritime authority will be crucial to avoid dangerous situations like this in the future.