Discover the Kraken: Ratings & Maritime News

On October 4, 2013, the vessel 'Pedro Doncker' experienced a significant engine malfunction that resulted in an unexpected blackout while navigating the Kiel Canal near Tackesdorf. The incident occurred around 3 p.m. as the ship was traveling westbound at canal kilometer 43.5. Quick action was taken as tugboats 'Bugsier 18' and 'Bugsier 14,' which were stationed in the area awaiting another vessel at Fischerhütte, responded promptly to the emergency. They successfully towed the 'Pedro Doncker' to Brunsbüttel, where it was secured at the port by 11 p.m. and has remained there since.

On September 29, 2011, a complex medical evacuation unfolded at the port of Cuxhaven, where firefighters were tasked with rescuing a distressed sailor aboard the vessel 'Pedro Doncker'. Moored at the Lübbert wharf, the ship became the focal point of a dramatic operation due to the medical emergency affecting a young crew member. Given the significant height difference between the ship's upper deck and the quay, traditional evacuation methods were deemed impractical. To ensure the safe transfer of the patient, emergency responders expertly deployed an aerial ladder and a crane. They utilized a turntable ladder to create a secure pathway and immobilized the patient on a stretcher, which was then carefully lifted and transported to the dock. Paramedics were on standby, prepared to provide immediate care as the patient was lowered onto the quayside. This swift and coordinated effort illustrates the critical nature of maritime emergency responses. For more details, you can view the German report that accompanies this event [here](http://www.cn-online.de/lokales/news/feuerwehr-hievte-patienten-von-bord.html).