For safety reasons, no boats are currently allowed to pass the scene of the accident, either seawards or in the opposite direction. Just before the weekend, this is a disaster for many boat owners - some can't get back to their moorings, others can't get out into the Baltic Sea.
Because there are still five power lines hanging between the electricity pylons, which have probably also been affected, shipping traffic on the Schlei will remain closed until further notice. There is currently no information on how long this will last. It could be a long wait for the affected crews.
According to YACHT information, the bridge near Kappeln has now also been closed to avoid creating a backlog at the point where the Schlei bends eastwards towards Schleimünde. The coastguard has stationed a ship off Rabelsund to monitor compliance with the closure. Dozens of boats are currently anchored off Maasholm, including the "Monsun" owned by YACHT photographer Nico Krauss.
He arrived yesterday non-stop from Sweden. He had an appointment at Kiesow this morning due to an engine failure, but anchored during the night to get a good night's sleep. Then there was no way through for him either.
As a result of the line damage, there was a brief power cut in Kappeln. A year ago, the Schlei was already closed at the same location - at that time, however, after timely advance notice and due to maintenance work on the power line. Now the consequences are likely to be far more dramatic and it could take days to lift the closure.
We will provide further background information as soon as it is available.
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Jochen Rieker
Herausgeber YACHT
