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Distress at sea

- Off Estaca de Bares, orcas rammed the sailing boat ‘Idem’, which sank after taking on water; the two people on board were unharmed.
- Within two days, five sailing boats between Asturias and Cape Ortegal were attacked by orcas, some sustaining serious damage to their rudders.
- Experts have been observing targeted attacks on the rudders and hulls of sailing yachts for years; the authorities advise stopping the engine if orcas are sighted.

Distress at sea: Orcas attack several sailing boats off the Spanish coast

- At least seven yachts ran aground in a storm in Potkujni Bay on Unije; there were around 50 people on board in total.
- Gusts of up to 60 knots turned the popular mooring spot into a dangerous windward coast, with numerous pleasure craft drifting towards the beach or rocks.
- According to the Croatian Ministry, there were no fatalities, injuries or environmental pollution; salvage operations are being carried out by commercial operators as well as by owners and charter companies.

​Severe weather near Unije: What the videos from the stormy night show

- A nevera with gusts of up to 60 knots has wreaked havoc in Potkujni Bay on Unije; several boats have run aground, and the exact extent of the damage is still unclear.  
- On Lošinj and near Nerezine, campsites and trees have been severely damaged; there are as yet no definitive reports of injuries on land.  
- South of Cape Kamenjak, a sailing yacht with an Austrian crew has been shipwrecked; three people were rescued via a life raft.

​Severe weather in Croatia: Several yachts run aground in a popular sailing bay

- On 26 July, the DGzRS is hosting the 28th Sea Rescue Day along the North Sea and Baltic Sea coasts.
- The programme includes demonstrations, drills, open-ship events and presentations on rescue techniques.
- Some stations are offering passenger trips; dates may vary locally; details will be updated online.

Event: 26 July is Sea Rescue Day

- A skipper suffered a cardiac arrest near Neustadt/Holstein; the DGzRS and the land-based rescue service rescued him from the sea in a critical condition following resuscitation.
- At sea, it is crucial to raise the alarm quickly, secure the boat, position the casualty correctly, monitor vital signs and, where appropriate, administer any available heart medication.
- In the event of cardiac arrest, immediate chest compressions, artificial respiration where necessary and – if available – early use of an AED are essential until professional help arrives.

​Cardiac arrest on board: What the crew must do immediately

- On 10 July 2026, a motorboat caught fire at Langenargen Marina; no one was injured.
- The fire brigade quickly extinguished the fire, prevented it from spreading and had oil booms laid out; the boat was severely damaged.
- The cause of the fire and the extent of the damage are still unclear; any risk to Lake Constance as a source of drinking water has been ruled out.

Motorboat fire in Langenargen: Boat burns to the ground in the marina alongside sailing yachts

- The sailing yacht “Filou” runs aground on Norderney’s northern beach during a storm and extreme high tide; the skipper is rescued by a dredger.
- During an attempt to refloat it a week later, the ageing yacht is unable to manoeuvre due to a faulty steering system and engine.
- Sea rescue crews from the DGZRS station in Baltrum tow the “Filou” into Norderney harbour; the waters around Seegatten are considered a particularly challenging area.

Distress at sea: Sailor stranded on Norderney following a second incident

- MAIB identifies structural stability defects and omissions in the stability book as the main causes of the ‘Bayesian’s’ capsizing.
- The Italian public prosecutor’s office considers the storm to have been manageable, accuses three crew members of manslaughter and causing a shipwreck, and is investigating whether criminal charges can be brought.
- The shipyard, the owner and the crew are bringing mutual claims totalling 456 million euros; conspiracy theories remain unsubstantiated, and the wreck analysis is ongoing.

The sinking of the ‘Bayesian’: a high-stakes gamble over design flaws or crew error

Hiddensee: Gemeldeter Wassereinbruch löst Rettungseinsatz aus

- 2025 gingen 1.478 Container verloren, deutlich mehr als 576 in 2024, aber nur 0,0005 % von geschätzt 280 Mio. TEU.
- 128 treibende Container wurden geborgen; neue IMO-SOLAS-Meldepflicht könnte künftig zu mehr Fundmeldungen führen.
- Extreme Wetter- und Ozeanbedingungen, verstärkt durch hohe Wassertemperaturen, erhöhen das Risiko von Containerverlusten und Kollisionen.

Sicherheit: Bericht – 2025 mehr Container auf See verloren gegangen

Interview: Collision in Korsør – “There was a huge red hull right in front of me”

- DGzRS fuhr am Wochenende über 32 Einsätze mit rund 60 Einheiten und rettete in Nord- und Ostsee insgesamt 75 Menschen aus Seenot.
- Hauptursachen waren Motorschäden, Strandungen, medizinische Evakuierungen, vermisste Schwimmer und Gewitter mit plötzlich wechselndem Wetter.
- Heftige Unwetter führten zu Kenterung einer Segelyacht in der Ostsee, mehreren Notfällen auf dem Bodensee und einem Yachtbrand in Warnemünde.

Danger: Numerous maritime emergencies from the Baltic Sea to Lake Constance

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Distress at sea

Distress at sea
Orcas attack several sailing boats off the Spanish coast

Severe weather near Unije
What the videos from the stormy night show

Severe weather in Croatia
Several yachts run aground in a popular sailing bay

Event
26 July is Sea Rescue Day

Cardiac arrest on board
What the crew must do immediately

Motorboat fire in Langenargen
Boat burns to the ground in the marina alongside sailing yachts

Distress at sea
Sailor stranded on Norderney following a second incident

The sinking of the ‘Bayesian’
A high-stakes gamble over design flaws or crew error

Hiddensee
Gemeldeter Wassereinbruch löst Rettungseinsatz aus

Sicherheit
Bericht – 2025 mehr Container auf See verloren gegangen

Interview
Collision in Korsør – “There was a huge red hull right in front of me”

Danger
Numerous maritime emergencies from the Baltic Sea to Lake Constance

Distress at sea

Distress at seaOrcas attack several sailing boats off the Spanish coast

​Severe weather near UnijeWhat the videos from the stormy night show

​Severe weather in CroatiaSeveral yachts run aground in a popular sailing bay

Event26 July is Sea Rescue Day

​Cardiac arrest on boardWhat the crew must do immediately

Motorboat fire in LangenargenBoat burns to the ground in the marina alongside sailing yachts

Distress at seaSailor stranded on Norderney following a second incident

The sinking of the ‘Bayesian’A high-stakes gamble over design flaws or crew error

HiddenseeGemeldeter Wassereinbruch löst Rettungseinsatz aus

SicherheitBericht – 2025 mehr Container auf See verloren gegangen

InterviewCollision in Korsør – “There was a huge red hull right in front of me”

DangerNumerous maritime emergencies from the Baltic Sea to Lake Constance

Distress at sea
Orcas attack several sailing boats off the Spanish coast

Severe weather near Unije
What the videos from the stormy night show

Severe weather in Croatia
Several yachts run aground in a popular sailing bay

Event
26 July is Sea Rescue Day

Cardiac arrest on board
What the crew must do immediately

Motorboat fire in Langenargen
Boat burns to the ground in the marina alongside sailing yachts

Distress at sea
Sailor stranded on Norderney following a second incident

The sinking of the ‘Bayesian’
A high-stakes gamble over design flaws or crew error

Hiddensee
Gemeldeter Wassereinbruch löst Rettungseinsatz aus

Sicherheit
Bericht – 2025 mehr Container auf See verloren gegangen

Interview
Collision in Korsør – “There was a huge red hull right in front of me”

Danger
Numerous maritime emergencies from the Baltic Sea to Lake Constance