The Maureen-S: Crew Feedback and Vessel Data

In a recent maritime incident, the vessel 'Marie B' faced an allision while maneuvering towards the historic lock of the Kiel Canal in Brunsbüttel. The accident occurred on August 9, 2018, at approximately 10 p.m. as the ship, en route from Hamburg to Apenrade, made contact with the dolphins at jetty 2. The impact, which transpired at a slow speed amidst strong winds, left noticeable scrapes on the vessel's hull. An inquiry into the incident took place during the ship's stay in the lock. The 'Marie B', which sustained significant bow damage, resumed its eastbound journey shortly before midnight. The vessel successfully docked at the Voith Quay in Kiel on August 10 at 6:10 a.m. for detailed inspections. After completing the necessary surveys, 'Marie B' set sail once more at 1:15 p.m. on the same day and dropped anchor at coordinates 55° 2.28' N 009° 33.28' E, off the port of Apenrade, at 1:45 p.m. on August 11. The allision was attributed to a navigational mistake exacerbated by the strong flood currents in the area.

In a remarkable demonstration of lifesaving capabilities, the new lifeboat 'Berlin' conducted its inaugural rescue mission just three days after arriving at the Laboe station on January 18, 2017. The vessel swiftly responded to an emergency call regarding a severely ill sailor aboard the freighter 'Marie Lehmann,' who was suffering from acute chest pain. Shortly after the alarm was raised at approximately 9:15 p.m., the 'Berlin' surged forward at a speed of 25 knots towards the freighter, located near Kiel Lighthouse. Upon reaching the 'Marie Lehmann', a mechanic and a trained rescue assistant were dispatched onto the freighter, facing challenging 4-5 Beaufort winds. After evaluating the situation, the decision was made to provide medical care for the 52-year-old patient on board the freighter. With the 'Berlin' in tow, the 'Marie Lehmann' made its way to the eastern port of Kiel, where the land-based rescue services took over to ensure the sailor received the necessary medical attention. For a detailed report and photos from the scene, visit the German maritime rescue service's official site: https://www.seenotretter.de/aktuelles/seenotfaelle/ansicht/news/erster-einsatz-fuer-die-neue-berlin-seenotretter-kommen-schwer-erkranktem-seemann-zu-hilfe/

On February 15, 2016, the cargo ship 'Marie Lehmann', en route to Kaliningrad Port from Plymouth via the Kiel Canal, encountered a blackout while navigating the Kaliningrad Sea Canal. At approximately 01:35 AM, this unfortunate event led to the vessel alliding with a berth at the Kaliningrad Ship Repair Yard. The collision resulted in a notable breach measuring 1.0 by 0.5 meters on the starboard side of the forepeak, positioned around 0.5 meters above the waterline. Fortunately, the vessel’s engine was successfully restarted at 02:39 AM, allowing 'Marie Lehmann' to safely dock at berth 10 of Kaliningrad Sea Port by 03:26 AM.