Emergencies - Passenger ship rescues sailor from mortal danger
During a sightseeing trip with over 100 passengers, the crew discovered a capsized dinghy between Wilhelmshaven and Dangast. The captain alerted the lifeguards and maneuvered his 32-meter long ship closer. While he kept the course to prevent the ship from getting stuck in the strong ebb current, the crew lowered a life ring. Five people pulled the man aboard using the ring.
The sailor had been in the water for approximately an hour, exhausted and hypothermic. The crew cared for the sailor under the guidance of the rescue coordination center via radio, with the passengers providing a shield of blankets for visibility.
A lifeguard and a lifeguardess boarded the passenger ship and continued to care for the man. He was transported to the rescue boat on a stretcher and taken to the shore at high speed. An ambulance then took him to the hospital.
The crew of the passenger ship marked the capsized dinghy with a plastic ball and informed a nearby Yacht Club, which took charge of the recovery.
- The Danger to life of the sailor in the cold waters of Jade Bay was severe, requiring immediate action from the DGzRS.
- The passenger ship, belonging to Bremen, played a crucial role in the rescue operated by the DGzRS near Dangast.
- The crew's quick response, including lowering a life ring, proved essential in saving the life of the sailor amidst the Accidents.
- The ship's emergency equipment and the skills of its crew were put to the test during the Emergencies, demonstrating their professionalism.
- The local authorities in Lower Saxony praised the actions of the passenger ship's crew, acknowledging their significant contribution to the rescue operation in Wilhelmshaven.
- The sailor was fortunate to have been rescued by the DGzRS in time, as such Accidents in the North Sea can sometimes result in fatalities for both ships and their passengers.
