Schleusenhaupt in Wilhelmshaven: Collision with a marine ship causes chaos!

Schleusenhaupt in Wilhelmshaven: Collision with a marine ship causes chaos!

Last Sunday evening, a remarkable incident occurred in Wilhelmshaven when the “Berlin” operating group supplier rams the Schleusenhaupt and causing considerable damage. According to the first reports from Nord24 , the tax house of the measuring point in the North Harears was completely destroyed at this collision. Fortunately, there were no injuries, which makes the Situation easier, but the unclear cause of the accident raises questions.

The 174 -meter -long ship rams the lock between the two chambers of the 4th entrance, with the precision of the maritime navigation systems. Wedding parts were then on the rails of the lock gate, which led to a temporary closure of the lock. In order to rule out further dangers, divers of the jade divers were commissioned to systematically search the area.

consequences of the collision

The rescue work, which should last until the afternoon of the following day, accompanied a building expert who was asked for suggestions for the security measures. According to the first evaluations, the ruins of the steering house must be secured and demolished. A container is to be set up as a temporary control center at Schleusenhaupt to stabilize the situation, such as Listing damage to the "Berlin" are also minimal: only one -folding below the coat of arms on the bug is visible, further structural damage or technical disorders on board have not been determined. Therefore, the "Berlin" was able to continue its planned training program at sea without delays and was finally at the southern end of the Bremerhaven Columbuskaje, without this visit to directly related to the SCHADHOFDENENT.

The Federal Office for Maritime accident investigation (BSU) will pay particular attention to the investigation of the accident. This Federal Ober authority, which is subordinate to the Federal Ministry of Transport, has the task of registering all maritime accidents and determining their causes. Your work aims to make guilt assignments, but rather to help prevent future accidents, so the information from the bsu--wersite .

This incident reminds you how quickly things can hit hard on the water. It is now eagerly awaited which teachings are drawn from this accident and how they can be used to improve security measures at sea.