Risk for inland waterway shipping - Cargo ship captain sleeps - man is untying ship ropes
An unknown man had moored the ropes of a Cargo Ship at a berth on the Middle Rhine Canal, while the captain was still asleep on board. The ship's captain was woken up by a bang late in the evening in Minden, as reported by the Water Police. The ship had come loose in the front section and its stern hit the berth. The perpetrator fled.
The captain managed to press the cargo ship back to the berth by quickly starting the bow thruster, according to the police's initial findings. Passersby then helped to secure the goods motor ship. The police are investigating for attempted dangerous interference in maritime traffic. They are looking for further witnesses. The suspect was reportedly wearing swim shoes, swim trunks, a T-shirt, and a backpack.
Every day, numerous cargo ships pass through the Mittelland Canal, contributing significantly to the shipping industry in North Rhine-Westphalia. Despite this, incidents of Criminality on cargo ships, such as the one in Duisburg, remain a concern. Every ship, including the one involved, is essential in the seamless flow of goods across the region. The police are urging anyone who might have seen the suspect near the berth or along the North Rhine-Westphalia stretch of the Mittelland Canal to come forward with information.
