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Engine damage and allision in Emden
A technical defect on the 'Nordlicht II' led to a difficult docking procedure in the outer harbour of Emden on the evening of Oct 25. A technical issue arose with one of the water-jet propulsion systems during the final voyage from Borkum to Emden. It was able to continue its journey using its remaining engine. Due to strong wind gusts and an active storm surge warning, the tugs 'Friedrich Wessels' (IMO: IMO 7525205) and 'Radbod' (IMO 1022287) were called to assist in the docking manoever. Despite of this, the ferry was pushed against the quay. None of the 56 passengers on board were injured. The operator AG EMS had already canceled the final departure from Emden at 7:30 p.m. and the early morning departure from Borkum at 7:15 a.m. on Oct 26 due to high winds. Following the incident, further sailings had to be canceled. The following replacement services were to be provided by the car ferry 'Westfalen' up to and including Oct 29: Borkum Train Station – Emden 11:00 a.m. Emden – Borkum 1:30 p.m. Borkum Train Station – Emden 4:45 p.m. On Oct 29, the ferry 'Nordlicht' (IMO: 8816015) was scheduled to resume its regular service, departing from Emden at 12:30 p.m. Consequently, the sister vessel initially took over the catamaran service. Affected passengers were contacted and rebooked onto alternative departures. Existing tickets could also be used for travel on a ferry. Report with photos: https://www.borkum-news.de/technischer-defekt-nordlicht-ii-in-emden-gegen-mole-gedrueckt/
Catamaran ferry suffered technical defect
The "Nordlicht II" had to cancel its scheduled sailing from Cuxhaven to Heligoland due to a technical defect on Aug 5. The passengers were automatically rebooked onto the sailings of the "Helgoland" between Cuxhaven and the island by the shipping company Cassen Eils.
Passenger catamaran suffered technical fault
The "Nordlicht 2", en route from Büsum (Dithmarschen district) to Heligoland, had to turn back on July 9, 2026. Before the departure, a work vessel had allided with the moored "Nordlicht 2". After an inspection, thr authorities permitted the scheduled voyage. However, shortly after the catamaran left the harbour, the captain reported cooling water issues. As a safety precaution, the voyage was aborted. The ship was sidelined in Cuxhaven. As a consequence, the following sailings were cancelled: 10:30 a.m. from Heligoland, 12:45 p.m. from Cuxhaven, 6:30 p.m. from Heligoland. Affected passengers should instead take the 5:30 p.m. sailing on the ferry "Helgoland" from Heligoland South Harbour to Cuxhaven Ferry Terminal. Luggage belonging to catamaran passengers would be transported free of charge.
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