Ship accident in Gelsenkirchen: Happiness in misfortune! Only damage to property!

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An inland ship collided with a waiting ship in Gelsenkirchen. Fortunately, there were no injuries or major damage.
An inland ship collided with a waiting ship in Gelsenkirchen. Fortunately, there were no injuries or major damage. (Symbolbild/ANAG)

On Monday morning, April 28, 2025, there was a ship's accident in the lock in Gelsenkirchen at 7:00 a.m. An inland ship wanted to drive into the lock and switched off the engine. However, the skipper was unable to start the engine again after several attempts. As a result, the maneuverable ship on the rear of a waiting engine ship. Several attempts from a sailor to stop the ship with a leash were unsuccessful. Fortunately, everyone involved in the collision.

In the collision, only low damage to property occurred on both ships. A dew of the waiting ship broke and pressed against the shock bar, which, however, did not affect the functionality of the lock. Express reports that the lock remained operational , and there were also no restrictions for shipping.

missions of the fire brigade

In this incident, the fire brigade was alerted to keep the ship afloat with pumps. Oil loops were laid out around the ship to prevent contamination of the water with lubricants such as oil or diesel. Divers and special forces were also called to examine the resulting hole in the ship. A diver was able to successfully attach a steel plate and a sealing pillow to stop the water entry. As the Westphalian general reports, the operation took until late in the evening before the water could be pumped out of the ship.

studies on ship accidents

The incidents also take a light on the role of Federal Office for Sea accident examination (BSU) . This Federal Ober authority, which belongs to the business area of ​​the Federal Ministry of Digital and Transport, records and examines all types of sea accidents worldwide that affect ships under German flag. Their goal is to determine the circumstances and causes of such accidents to prevent future events and to protect life.

The BSU works independently of the respective flag state and is active in German territorial waters and in certain parts of the German exclusive economic zone. Your investigations are designed to increase security on the waters, but without determining guilt or liability.

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