What Crew Members Say About Fast-Herman

The cargo vessel 'Fast Herman' has returned to service after successfully leaving the port of Rostock on May 23, just past noon, bound for Goole, with an estimated time of arrival at 11 a.m. on May 25. The ship's arrest was lifted at 11 a.m. following thorough inspections that confirmed there was no damage to its hull. Authorities from the water police in Rostock were promptly notified. Meanwhile, investigations into the circumstances that led to the grounding on the Prerow Bank are still ongoing, with initial indications suggesting that the master of the vessel may have attempted to take a shortcut. For further details, you can view the German report and accompanying image here: http://www.presseportal.de/blaulicht/pm/108749/3642736.

In the early hours of May 21, 2017, at precisely 4:40 a.m., the bulk carrier 'Fast Herman' found itself in a precarious situation when it ran aground on the Prerow Bank, situated between Darßer Ort and Zingst. The vessel had set sail from Szczecin on May 20 at 4 p.m., transporting a cargo of urea and was en route to Lübeck when it encountered this mishap. Following the grounding, the patrol boat 'Warnow,' stationed in the nearby Rostock port, was promptly deployed to the scene for investigations. A specialized tugboat from Rostock was summoned, and after diligent efforts, it successfully freed the 'Fast Herman' at approximately 1:50 p.m. Subsequently, the vessel was directed to dock in Rostock for a thorough inspection of its hull and an assessment of the grounding incident. 'Fast Herman' made its way to the port independently, arriving at berth 37 by 6 p.m., marking a significant resolution to the morning's challenges.