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Cog association could face insolvency
The association supporting the "Wissemara" could soon face insolvency. According to the association, it is legally obligated to do so if it can no longer cover the upcoming costs. A comprehensive repair or even a complete rebuild of thePoel cog is not feasible with its own funds, the association stated. Even scrapping the cog would be too expensive. A members' meeting to discuss further action is to be held soon. At this meeting, the board will inform members about the potential insolvency and coordinate the next steps with them. The "Wissemara," was laid up n September 2026. Damage to the wood was discovered during an inspection. The cause was a massive infestation of wood by pests. The "Wissemara" was subsequently repaired in Stralsund during the winter. Nevertheless, no certificate for operating the cog was issued at the actual start of the season in April. According to conservative estimates by the authorities, additional repair costs were projected to reach five million Euros. The start of the 2026 season was postponed. Most recently, bookings were available starting in August. Now, no trips were being offered on the website for this year.
Cog replica has stability problems
The "Wissemara" haa been prohibited from carrying tourists on the Baltic Sea. The reason were problems with the ship's stability. The responsible employers' liability insurance association cited a lack of strength in its report. The cause was a massive infestation of the wood: experts found, among other things, longhorn beetles and nail beetles, as well as woodworm and dry rot. The insect infestation was discovered back in 2021, but at that time it was not considered a threat to the ship's stability. Whether the "Wissemara" has a future is currently uncertain. Combating the infestation would require extensive work, such as nitrogen treatment of the wood to kill the insects and worms. At the same time, the ship must not be allowed to dry out, as this could cause the hull to warp. Furthermore, many planks and parts of the load-bearing structure would have to be replaced. Even then, it is unclear whether the ship will remain stable in the long term. According to initial estimates by the employers' liability insurance association, the work could cost up to five million euros.
Cog replica not certified due to stabiliy issues
The ' Wissemara' did not receive a new certificate from the relevant employers' liability insurance association. The inspectors had doubts about the cog's overall stability after an inspection. The cog's association had actually met all requirements prior to the inspection. The inspectors were planning to publish a report with a detailed explanation next week. Back in September, the employers' liability insurance association had already decommissioned the wooden ship due to safety deficiencies. The cog was repaired in Stralsund over the winter.
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