Reviews & Ratings for the Mette-Maersk

On September 1, 2023, the container vessel "Mette Maersk" found itself in a precarious situation on the Elbe River near Krautsand, necessitating an emergency anchoring maneuver to avert a potential collision with a nearby pleasure craft. The incident unfolded when the 30-year-old skipper of the smaller boat contacted the Hamburg water police, expressing that he was overwhelmed with navigation. Investigations revealed that his navigational errors had put the large container ship in jeopardy. The authorities swiftly intervened and intercepted the pleasure boat at Krautsand shortly after the emergency call was made. A subsequent breathalyzer test conducted on the skipper revealed a blood alcohol concentration of 0.48 per thousand, indicating he was under the influence while operating his vessel. Consequently, he faces legal repercussions due to his actions, which endangered maritime safety. The "Mette Maersk," which had departed from Bremerhaven, safely docked in Hamburg at 1:30 a.m. on September 2. Following a brief stay, the ship set sail again, heading for Gothenburg on September 3 at 7 p.m.