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Ferry suffered propulsion failure
On Oct 8 at around 3:30 p.m., the 'Welt ahoi!' started drifting to starboard en route from Travemünde to the Priwall. The ferry 'Travemünde' came to assist and escorted the hybrid ferry to the Travemünde dock. There were no injuries or further damages. The latest failure of the propulsion system led to a temporary restriction of the vessel's maneuverability. The installed redundancy systems functioned as intended. The cause of the malfunction was currently being investigated, and a subsequent test run proceeded without incident. However, the service remained suspended for further technical investigations. The €5.1 million newbuild has repeatedly experienced problems and had to be removed from service. As of Oct 13, it was still unknown when the 'Welt ahoi!' would be able to resume regular service. Until then, passengers were advised to allow for longer waiting times for crossings between Travemünde and the Priwall. Report with photo: https://www.hl-live.de/text.php?id=182476
Ferry further tested without date for commissioning
The five-million-euro ferry ' Welt Ahoi', built to serve on the Trave river between Travemünde and the Priwall, still mostly sits idle at a pier at the Priwall. The "Welt ahoi!" had arrived in Travemünde from the Ostseestaal shipyard in Stralsund on Nov 27, 2023, more than a year after its keel was laid. It was announced that the ferry would be ready for service at the beginning of 2024. On May 14, 2024, the ship was christened with a festive ceremony and a short cruise on the Trave River. Afterward, it turned out that the loading ramps didn't fit the docks and had to be replaced or modified. During trials, a complex steering system malfunction became apparent, which likely led to the "Welt ahoi!" alliding with the car ferry "Travemünde" in November 2024. Only the ferry captain's quick reaction prevented a major accident. In June 2025, the city's public utilities informed that "due to the existing uncertainties," there was no reliable forecast for the final commissioning date. Now, the goal is to put the ferry ‘Welt ahoi!’ into regular service as early as 2026. Currently, it is conducting test and training runs with passengers and vehicles several times a week in order to resolve the existing problems together with the shipyard. At the time of the ship's christening, it was assumed that a fully functional ferry had been acquired, which could begin regular service after the remaining defects were rectified and an extensive testing phase was completed. This assessment has not been confirmed, as serious defects in the propulsion system became apparent during test and training runs, which had to be resolved before regular commissioning. The problems with the propulsion system are being addressed, and the solutions provided are being tested during regular trips, including passenger and vehicle transport. The city's public utilities declined to answer questions regarding potential claims for damages against the Stralsund shipyard Ostseestaal, which built the ferry.
Ferry still sidelined months after allision
The "Welt Ahoi" was originally intended to usher in a new era of ferry service in Lübeck-Travemünde, but the ferry remained sidelined at Priwall since the allisoin with the ferry 'Travemünde', on the afternoon of Nov 5, 2024 on the Trave. The cause was a complete system failure during a trial run. It is still unclear when the problems will be resolved. The Lübeck public utility company, which operates the ferry, is still unable to provide an exact date. On Nov 5 at 3:50 p.m., a boat crew from the Travemünde Water Police station spotted the Priwall ferry 'Welt ahoi!' was sailing at an angle of 90 degrees across the pier on the Travemünde side and eventually allided with the Priwall ferry 'Travemünde'. The new ferry had departed from the southern pier of the Priwall ferry terminal towards Travemünde without picking up any cars or passengers. About two-thirds of the way through, it began to lurch, repeatedly switching between starboard and port and no longer steerable. The 'Travemünde,' moored next to it at the northern pier in Travemünde, stopped loading cars and passengers and rushed to help. The 'Welt ahoi!', which was no longer maneuverable, was pushed onto the pier by the 'Travemünde'. Report with photos: https://www.hl-live.de/text.php?id=169238
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