Suche
Mein Konto
Storm surge in Hamburg: Cruise ship stuck - passengers in danger!
Schleswig-Holstein: Storm surge causes problems in Hamburg, cruise ship is stuck. Current information and details.
Storm surge in Hamburg: Cruise ship stuck - passengers in danger!
A storm today left a lasting impression on the image of Hamburg's harbor. A cruise ship caught in the stormy waves is stuck in the harbor due to a storm surge. Loud Mirror The high waves and strong winds are the reason why the ship cannot leave at the moment.
The effects of the storm surge are far-reaching. Affected passengers report uncertainty and inconvenience during their time on board. As if that wasn't enough, the weather across northern Germany was also hit by the storm night, creating a hectic environment for port authorities.
An unexpected adventure on the high seas
The waves of the North Sea came together in an exemplary manner to plunge the robust “Explorer of the Seas” and her passengers into a dramatic situation. While crossing the Atlantic, the 311 meter long ship was caught in a violent storm as it set off from Tenerife towards Miami on November 7th. Already about 460 kilometers from the African coast, the passengers were faced with sudden gusts of wind that doubled the wind speed within a very short time District newspaper reported.
The confusion on board the “Explorer of the Seas” was great. The ship leaned sharply to port and passengers reported dramatic moments. There was chaos on the Royal Promenade as furniture and objects flew around and people's balance was tested. Despite all the shock, thankfully the only incident was one passenger with minor injuries, while other passengers reported dangerous situations.
After these exciting and frightening experiences, the ship returned to Las Palmas for safety to refuel and organize fresh supplies before continuing its journey.
Summary of the storm experiences
Considering these incidents, it becomes clear how unpredictable the weather at sea can be and the challenges that cruise skippers and passengers have to overcome at the same time. There have been similar incidents in the past, such as a dangerous incident on the sister ship “Voyager of the Seas” in the Gulf of Mexico. Another incident involved the “Spirit of Discovery,” which resulted in a fatal accident with several injuries.
Apart from the difficulties at sea, technical problems on land should not be underestimated. If any of us are struggling with audio problems, be it on a PC or other devices, then a specialist article is in order Microsoft's support page We'll take a closer look at how to best resolve these issues, from driver updates to uninstalling faulty drivers.
Such experiences show us once again that the weather and technology can have their own way, both on water and on land. Be it storm surges in Hamburg or unexpected winds in the Atlantic - sometimes you're just stuck.