Discover the Mf-Wawel: Ratings & Maritime News

Tragedy struck in Swinoujscie harbor on December 20, 2013, when a 32-year-old man from Poland fell overboard just minutes prior to the arrival of the ferry 'Wawel'. The vessel had departed from Ystad and was scheduled to dock at 8:30 p.m. As the ferry was approximately two miles from the port, the crew was alerted to the alarming situation. Emergency services sprang into action, conducting extensive search operations throughout the night in an attempt to locate the man in the frigid waters. Despite their relentless efforts, the search was ultimately suspended on December 21 at 4:30 a.m., after several hours yielded no results. The only items recovered were the man overboard buoys that were deployed during the emergency. This unfortunate incident has highlighted the inherent risks associated with maritime travel.