What Crew Members Say About Aquanaut

On April 24, 2025, a dramatic situation unfolded on board the 'Aquanaut' when a crew member suddenly required urgent medical attention. At 2:30 PM, the vessel alerted the Maritime Rescue Coordination Center (MRCC) in Bremen about the incident. Complicating matters was the small boat 'Trabant', which was rendered inoperable due to engine failure in the Bight of Neustadt near Sierksdorf. In response, the lifeboat 'Heinrich Wuppesahl' was dispatched to the scene. As the 'Trabant' reported issues with water ingress, it successfully maneuvered back to the 'Aquanaut' under the protection of the lifeboat. However, the medical emergency on 'Aquanaut' escalated, necessitating immediate action. Following preliminary treatment onboard, the affected crew member was transferred to the 'Heinrich Wuppesahl' for urgent evacuation. The lifeboat then headed towards Neustadt, where a shore-based rescue service was prepared and waiting for the crew member's arrival. This incident highlights the importance of swift response in maritime emergencies. For further details, you can view the report with accompanying photos at the following link: https://www.seenotretter.de/aktuelles/seenotfaelle/medizinischer-notfall-an-bord-eines-sicherungsschiffes-seenotretter-bringen-besatzungsmitglied-an-land.

The maritime landscape has seen a significant shift as Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) has officially acquired the Dynamic Positioning Support Vessel (DPSV) 'Aquanaut'. The vessel made its grand arrival at its new homeport in Kiel on November 10, 2018, after a journey from Abu Dhabi. Previously operated by Adamas Offshore in Bahrain, the ship was handed over to TKMS, which sought a second safety vessel for its submarine constructions, complementing its existing 'HDW Herkules'. Following its registration in Germany in October, 'Aquanaut' docked at Dock 6 of the TKMS shipyard at 6 p.m. to undergo several enhancements tailored to its upcoming operational tasks. For more insights, visit the German news feature here: http://www.kn-online.de/Kiel/Kieler-Werft-TKMS-kauf-neues-Schiff-fuer-die-U-Boot-Erprobung.