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Northbound Ferry Arriving at the North Deck

Water Police Station in Oldenburg-Emden faced an unprecedented incident on April 18, 2025.

Ferry arriving on the North Deck.
Ferry arriving on the North Deck.

Northbound Ferry Arriving at the North Deck

On April 18, 2025, a passenger ferry under the German flag, navigating from Norderney towards Norddeich, ran aground near buoy B9 in the Buse Tief channel. The incident was reported by the Water Police Station Oldenburg and later confirmed by news aktuell.

The ferry was stuck for 40 minutes, but with the help of the rising tide, it managed to free itself and safely reached Norddeich. The ferry had six people on board, two of whom suffered minor injuries during the grounding. Fortunately, no damage to the boat was reported, and no environmental impact was noted.

For further information or questions, you can contact the Water Police Station St. Emden at the phone number 04921/ 5823715 or via email at [email protected]. The Water Police Station can provide additional details about the incident.

It's worth noting that, at the time of the accident, the name of the head of the Water Police Station St. Emden was not disclosed in the provided information.

The incident serves as a reminder of the challenges that can occur in maritime navigation, emphasising the importance of safety measures and quick response from emergency services.

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