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Propeller damage during rescue operation for crew of sinking former pilot boat
On Sep 26, 2025, at 5:10 p.m., the Bremen Rescue Radio station of the German Maritime Search and Rescue Service (DGzRS) at the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) in Bremen received a faint "Mayday" over the radio, which was also picked up by the Danish coastal radio station Lyngby Radio. Multiple attempts to radio the distressed 'Sea Dagger' remained unanswered. The offshore supply vessel 'Acta Auriga' (IMO: 9822815) was near the Dan Tysk wind farm at the time. It managed to contact the crew of the former pilot boat 'Sea Dagger' (MMSI: 257367500). The supply vessel immediately moved to the position, maintained contact with the ship and informed the German Maritime Rescue Coordination Center (DGzRS) of the ship's position, approximately 38 nautical miles west of Sylt. The MRCC alerted the Amrum based lifeboat 'Ernst Meier-Hedde', which immediately proceeded to the position. Other vessels in the area and an oil reconnaissance aircraft of the German Naval Air Force, operating on behalf of the German Central Command for Maritime Emergencies, also headed to the scene. The m/v "Godøysund Ekspressen' , which was sailling with the 'Sea Dagger', took over the crew from the sinking ship. During the rescue operation, the 15-meter-long vessel suffered a propeller damage, leaving it with limited maneuverability. The ship with the castaways on board diverted to the port of Esbjerg. The MRCC Bremen of the DGzRS contacted the Danish Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC), which deployed a Danish rescue boat from the Rømø station. The 'Ernst Meier- Hedde', which was still en route to the area, was then released from the operation.
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