Discover the Galan: Ratings & Maritime News

An investigation is underway following a collision involving the German-flagged two-masted schooner "Carola" and the cargo ship "Galan" in the Lübeck-Gedser channel, approximately three miles off Dahmeshoeved in the Baltic Sea on August 11. Initial reports suggest that the cargo vessel may have been required to yield right of way during the incident. The "Carola," sustaining significant bow damage, was successfully towed to Heiligenhafen on the island of Fehmarn by the DGzRS lifeboat "Hans Hackmack," which responded to the distress call made at 2:05 PM. The small boat "Emmi" assisted in keeping the vessel afloat during the operation. Also present at the scene was the multipurpose ship "Scharhoern." Fortunately, the eight youths aboard from Neumünster were safely evacuated by "BP 23 - Bad Dueben" and reunited with their parents in Burgstaaken later that afternoon. The group was en route to Kühlungsborn for biological research under the guidance of the organization "Klima Sail." The crew of the s/v and two accompanying adults remained onboard throughout the transit. For further insights and images of this near-disaster, visit the German report: http://www.ln-online.de/nachrichten/3207638/beinahe-katastrophe-frachter-rammt-segler-mit-jugendgruppe-an-bord

On August 11, at approximately 2 p.m., the cargo vessel 'Galan' collided with the two-masted sailing ship 'Carola' just two nautical miles off the coast of Dahmeshoeved in the Baltic Sea. In response to the incident, the Coast Guard vessel 'Bad Düben' swiftly evacuated eight youths from the stricken 20-meter yacht amid challenging conditions and wave heights reaching 2 meters. While the crew of the 'Carola'—comprising five members—struggled to keep the vessel afloat, the 'Bad Düben' provided crucial assistance and ultimately towed the sailing ship to safety at Heiligenhafen. Following the emergency response, the 'Galan' continued its journey to Lübeck, where it successfully berthed at the local container terminal at 6:30 p.m. This incident highlights the importance of maritime safety and the responsiveness of coastal rescue operations.