Reviews & Ratings for the Harlingerland

The 'Harlingerland' is facing longer-than-anticipated repair work at the Fridrich Luerssen Yard in Bremen-Lemwerder. The vessel departed from Harlesiel on October 15 at 2:50 PM and reached Bremen the following day at 2:45 AM. Although the repair work was initially expected to wrap up sooner, it extended through October 18. As a result, passengers traveling between Harlesiel and Wangerooge should anticipate schedule adjustments during this period. Thankfully, the Harlingerland is set to return to its normal service, with its next departure to the island planned for October 19 at 6:40 AM.

The 'Harlingerland' continues to remain out of service and will now be sent to a shipyard for necessary repairs. Since October 9, the vessel has been docked in Harlingersiel, leading to adjustments in the schedule for the route between Wangerooge and Harlesiel. To accommodate the affected passengers, the 'Wappen von Borkum' has been deployed alongside the 'Jens Albrecht III' and 'Wangerooge' to ensure the transportation of both travelers and their luggage.

On December 20, 2017, the passenger ferry 'Harlingerland' encountered a challenging situation as it ran aground in the Wadden Sea. The incident occurred at approximately 3:30 PM, shortly after departing Wangerooge with 42 passengers and a crew of six en route to Harlesiel. Despite efforts to refloat the vessel using its own power, the situation necessitated the assistance of a tugboat. Unfortunately, attempts to pull the ferry free were thwarted by the low tide. While awaiting higher water levels, the captain ensured the passengers received necessary supplies on board. The German Maritime Search and Rescue Service (DGzRS) and additional vessels stood by, prepared for possible evacuation if the situation escalated. At 11 PM, fortune smiled upon the 'Harlingerland' as it successfully maneuvered off the sandbank and made its way to Harlesiel port by midnight. Passengers, however, faced a delay of approximately nine hours before disembarking. Following the incident, the ferry was temporarily detained for investigations concerning its seaworthiness. After thorough checks, the 'Harlingerland' resumed its operations on December 22 at 3 PM with its first scheduled journey back to Wangerooge. For further details, you can view German reporting with images at the following links: [Buten un Binnen](https://www.butenunbinnen.de/nachrichten/kurz-notiert/faehre-wangerooge-festgefahren100.html#&gid=faehre-wangerooge-festgefahren100&pid=1) and [Nonstop News](http://www.nonstopnews.de/meldung/26608).