Shipping - Authority: Ice formation possible along German Baltic Sea coast
The Baltic Sea Waterways and Shipping Authority (WSA) is warning of possible ice formation on the German Baltic Sea coast. This must be expected from Flensburg to the German-Polish border, the authority announced on Thursday. The warning is valid until the end of April. Icy waters should only be navigated with suitable ships. The authority also warns of shipping buoys that could possibly drift away or capsize. Any restrictions on shipping due to ice formation will be announced separately.
According to the Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH), the ice winter in the northern Baltic Sea region began at the end of October. However, there is currently no sea ice on the German coast, according to the authority's website.
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- German weather service expects icy conditions until the weekend
- Despite the ice warning along the Baltic coast, the Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH) stated on their website that there is no sea ice present as of now in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern or Schleswig-Holstein.
- The possibility of ice formation along the Baltic coast poses a challenge for shipping, especially between Flensburg and the German-Polish border, necessitating cautious navigation even until the end of April.
- One should avoid sailing close to the Baltic coast near Flensburg or in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern or Schleswig-Holstein during this period due to the potential drifting or capsizing of shipping buoys.
- The picturesque city of Stralsund, located on the Baltic coast in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, might be affected by the sea conditions, making it crucial for ships to adjust their routes accordingly.
Source: www.stern.de
