Nordsee Vessel Reviews and Specifications

On October 19, 2024, a swift medical evacuation was initiated by the lifeboat 'Bernhard Gruben' from the Hooksiel station of the Deutsche Gesellschaft zur Rettung Schiffbrüchiger (DGzRs), alongside the 'Wolfgang Paul Lorenz' from Horumersiel. The mission was prompted by the urgent need to transport a crew member who had collapsed onboard the dredger 'Nordsee', located approximately five nautical miles from the Hooksiel port. The 'Bernhard Gruben' was the first to respond, swiftly heading towards the compromised vessel. Fortunately, the sailor had regained consciousness, but after consulting with an emergency paramedic stationed at the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC), it was determined that immediate medical intervention was essential. Subsequently, the 'Wolfgang Paul Lorenz' set off with a maritime emergency doctor from the Horumersiel station on board. Upon reaching the 'Nordsee', two sea rescuers quickly went aboard to provide initial medical assistance. Shortly thereafter, the emergency doctor from the 'Wolfgang Paul Lorenz' boarded the 'Bernhard Gruben' to further support the rescue effort. The medical professional was able to stabilize the patient sufficiently for transportation. Given the challenging height of the superstructure on the dredger, a basket stretcher was lowered onto the lifeboat's foredeck using the dredger's crane. Under the attentive care of the emergency doctor, the patient was then safely transported back to Hooksiel, where he was handed over to an ambulance for further medical treatment. For additional information and a photo report, visit: https://www.seenotretter.de/aktuelles/seenotfaelle/seenotretter-fuer-erkrankte-seeleute-und-verletztes-kind-im-einsatz.

On June 6, 2021, a concerning incident occurred at Bredow Yard when a 52-year-old shipyard worker plummeted approximately 8 meters into an open hatch of the vessel 'Nordsee'. The height rescue team of the fire brigade was promptly alerted to the scene. Responding swiftly, they dispatched multiple units including an operations control service, a fire engine, ambulances, and a rescue helicopter. First responders provided immediate medical attention to the injured worker on board the ship before executing a careful extraction through the cargo hatch using a rescue cage and crane from the shipyard. The rescue helicopter crew played a crucial role in administering initial first aid. Subsequently, the injured man was transported to a hospital in Bremerhaven for further treatment. For additional details and visuals, refer to the German report [here](https://www.presseportal.de/blaulicht/pm/133092/4933957).