What Crew Members Say About Wilson-Husum

On May 23, 2025, the freighter 'Wilson Husum', which was making its way from Klaipeda, encountered a critical engine failure at the southern exit of the Kadet Trench early in the morning. The dedicated crew spent an entire day attempting to restore engine functionality while the vessel remained at anchor. After exhausting their efforts, they called for external assistance on May 24. Responding promptly, the tugboat 'Fairplay 55' (IMO: 9021124), based in Hamburg and currently engaged in operations in Kiel and Hohwacht Bay for weapon testing support, was dispatched at 10 p.m. on May 24. It successfully arrived at the 'Wilson Husum's' anchorage south of Gedser by the morning of May 25, taking the ship under tow at a steady speed of six knots towards Kiel. The situation improved further when the tug 'Parat' (IMO: 8128212), also based in Kiel, provided additional support, facilitating the entry into Kiel Fjord on the evening of May 25. The 'Wilson Husum' was safely berthed at the North Jetty in Kiel by 6:20 p.m. UTC, where repairs to the propulsion damage were set to take place, ensuring the ship's swift return to operation. For further details, please refer to the full report with photos available at: https://www.kn-online.de/lokales/kiel/schlepper-musste-frachter-wilson-husum-nach-kiel-ziehen-INWLKANSMRCVJLKVLZ3XRIKR7A.html