Adler-V Vessel Reviews and Specifications

On June 2, 2019, at 5:50 PM, the passenger ship 'Adler V,' carrying 100 charter guests, encountered engine failure while navigating through the Norderhever Fairway, located south of Pellworm Island. As the crew realized the situation was beyond their repair capabilities, the captain promptly contacted the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) in Bremen for assistance. In response, the lifeboat 'Eiswette' from the DGzRS station in Nordstrand was dispatched and arrived on the scene within 30 minutes. The lifeboat took the stranded vessel in tow and successfully navigated it to the port of Strucklahnungshörn. Although the arrival was delayed by an hour and a half from the original schedule, the passengers were safely disembarked. At the time of the operation, conditions were favorable with wind force 2 and clear visibility. For further details, you can view the official report along with photos and videos at the German Lifeboat Association's website and their Twitter feed.

On August 29, 2014, the lifeboat 'Eiswette' from the DGzRS-Station Nordstrand was dispatched to assist the passenger vessel 'Adler V', which had experienced technical difficulties while navigating near buoy NH 16 in the Norderhever, between the islands of Nordstrand and Pellworm. The incident occurred around 1 p.m., with 99 passengers and a crew of four aboard the disabled ship. Prompt response efforts led to the lifeboat reaching the 'Adler V' within half an hour, towing it safely back to the port of Nordstrand. The vessel was securely moored at 2:15 p.m., ensuring the safety of all on board and highlighting the swift action of the DGzRS rescue team.