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Distress at sea

- Sailor is hit on the head by a main boom off the German coast, is initially unconscious and makes an emergency call via VHF.
- MRCC Bremen alerts rescue helicopter, federal police vessel "Bamberg" sails out to the yacht, paramedic is winched off.
- After initial treatment on board, the injured man with a lacerated head is taken by helicopter via the "Bamberg" to Greifswald University Hospital.

Helicopter operation: Sailor injured by large boom on the Baltic Sea

- In Korsør, the cargo ship "Olymp Trader" rammed the moored yacht of a German sailing couple; both had jumped ashore shortly beforehand.  
- The Russian chief mate was over one per mille over the alcohol limit and was arrested for drink-driving.  
- The yacht was badly damaged (damage in excess of 100,000 euros); the couple cancelled their last planned sailing trip and no longer intend to sail.

Drink-driving: Cargo ship rams German yacht

- An exceptionally well-preserved cargo ship carrying Chinese porcelain, which sank around 1750, was discovered at a depth of 600 metres off the coast of Norway.  
- The cargo includes porcelain, chandeliers, glass, textiles, grain and boxes of tea, herbs and medicines and is considered to be of great scientific importance.  
- The protected wreck, presumably a 22 metre long galeote, is being examined by ROV; finds are to be exhibited at the Norwegian Maritime Museum in Oslo.

Wreck find: Merchant ship with valuable cargo from the 18th century discovered in the Skagerrak

- At night, an 11.5 metre sailing boat collides with the museum lightship "Bürgermeister O'Swald II" ("Elbe 1") off Heligoland; mast breaks, no one injured.
- Rescue cruiser "Hermann Marwede" and dinghy "Neuwerk" secure the sailing boat and tow it into Helgoland harbour; police investigate the cause.
- "Elbe 1", which is considered to be Europe's most masted lightship, is a museum ship and was on its way back from Föhr while Heligoland was celebrating its 200th anniversary as a seaside resort.

In distress off Heligoland: Sailing boat collides with legendary lightship "Elbe 1"

- 74-year-old single-handed sailor is rescued from cruise ship nearly 500 miles off Oregon after mast breakage, engine failure and shoulder injury.  
- Satellite communicator, C-27J aircraft from the US Coast Guard and the AMVER system made it possible to locate, coordinate and hand over to the "Silver Whisper".  
- Case underlines: experience is not enough; independent emergency communication (EPIRB/PLB, satellite messenger, satellite phone) is crucial for ocean-going sailors.

Dismasted in the Pacific: cruise ship rescues single-handed sailor

- Two French sailors spent four days in a dinghy off Morocco after taking on water and were rescued on 28 May 2026.
- Without an EPIRB, MRCC Morocco triggered a MAYDAY RELAY; a merchant ship found the men off Asilah and took them on board.
- The catamaran "Stella" was found drifting and buoyant; cause of the water ingress is unclear, orca attacks are not considered confirmed.

In distress off Morocco: Missing Frenchmen rescued after four days at sea!

- Whitsun weekend on the North Sea/Baltic Sea and inland waters largely calm, only minor and curious operations for rescuers.
- Notable cases: Towing an amphibious vehicle on the Schlei, rescuing a roebuck near Büsum and a false alarm due to a yacht falling dry.
- Other operations: Smoke development without fire off Baabe, accidents involving sailors and motorboat drivers on Lake Garda, all parties uninjured.

Whitsun weekend: Strange missions for sea rescuers

- Large fire on Santa Rosa Island, probably caused by flares from a stranded sailor, 17,554 acres so far, 44% contained.  
- Island, anchorages and pier are closed, cruises have to be rescheduled; fire brigade protects infrastructure, access only for emergency services.  
- Historic buildings and rare endemic plants, including the Santa Rosa Torrey pine, are damaged or threatened by the fire.

Santa Rosa Island: Stranded sailor triggers wildfire

- Fishing boat capsizes off Lubmin: One man dies despite being rescued quickly, another survives in hospital with severe hypothermia.  
- Cold water below 15 degrees leads to four phases of cold shock, swimming failure, hypothermia and rescue collapse.  
- Correct first aid includes an emergency call, careful undressing, hypothermia wrap, keeping the patient awake, no alcohol and resuscitation if necessary.

Accident: Fatal boating accident on the Greifswalder Bodden

- A sailor falls off the trimaran on the River Ems; his teenage daughters radio an emergency call and a motorboat rescues him from the current hundreds of metres away.
- The pilot launch "Izurdia" brings the rescued man back to the trimaran; an engineer takes over the controls and sails to Emden with all three people.
- An open pleasure craft capsizes in the Rügischer Bodden; father and son are rescued from hypothermia and criminal charges are brought against the skipper, who is under the influence of alcohol.

Two maritime emergencies, one with consequences: Rescuers recover casualties from the Ems and Bodden

- A parcel delivery van rolls over the edge of the quay onto the deck of the rescue cruiser "Harro Koebke" in Sassnitz harbour.
- Driver suffers minor injuries, car and ship are damaged; property damage according to police around 7,000 euros, offence reported.
- "Harro Koebke" is a 36.5-metre rescue cruiser built in 2012 and based in Sassnitz, responsible for the busy area off Rügen.

Unusual accident: van rolls onto rescue cruiser

- Collision between tug "VB Rönnebeck" and sailing yacht shows serious safety and communication deficiencies in traffic safety vessels.
- According to the BSU, a lack of labelling, a problematic intercept course and omitted radio and sound signals contributed significantly to the accident.
- The BSU is calling for uniform labelling requirements, clear radio standards and training for VSFs as well as international rules, for example in the COLREGs.

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Distress at sea

Helicopter operation
Sailor injured by large boom on the Baltic Sea

Drink-driving
Cargo ship rams German yacht

Wreck find
Merchant ship with valuable cargo from the 18th century discovered in the Skagerrak

In distress off Heligoland
Sailing boat collides with legendary lightship "Elbe 1"

Dismasted in the Pacific
Cruise ship rescues single-handed sailor

In distress off Morocco
Missing Frenchmen rescued after four days at sea!

Whitsun weekend
Strange missions for sea rescuers

Santa Rosa Island
Stranded sailor triggers wildfire

Accident
Fatal boating accident on the Greifswalder Bodden

Two maritime emergencies, one with consequences
Rescuers recover casualties from the Ems and Bodden

Unusual accident
Van rolls onto rescue cruiser

Collision off Rügen
When traffic safety becomes a danger

Distress at sea

Helicopter operationSailor injured by large boom on the Baltic Sea

Drink-drivingCargo ship rams German yacht

Wreck findMerchant ship with valuable cargo from the 18th century discovered in the Skagerrak

In distress off HeligolandSailing boat collides with legendary lightship "Elbe 1"

Dismasted in the PacificCruise ship rescues single-handed sailor

In distress off MoroccoMissing Frenchmen rescued after four days at sea!

Whitsun weekendStrange missions for sea rescuers

Santa Rosa IslandStranded sailor triggers wildfire

AccidentFatal boating accident on the Greifswalder Bodden

Two maritime emergencies, one with consequencesRescuers recover casualties from the Ems and Bodden

Unusual accidentVan rolls onto rescue cruiser

Collision off RügenWhen traffic safety becomes a danger

Helicopter operation
Sailor injured by large boom on the Baltic Sea

Drink-driving
Cargo ship rams German yacht

Wreck find
Merchant ship with valuable cargo from the 18th century discovered in the Skagerrak

In distress off Heligoland
Sailing boat collides with legendary lightship "Elbe 1"

Dismasted in the Pacific
Cruise ship rescues single-handed sailor

In distress off Morocco
Missing Frenchmen rescued after four days at sea!

Whitsun weekend
Strange missions for sea rescuers

Santa Rosa Island
Stranded sailor triggers wildfire

Accident
Fatal boating accident on the Greifswalder Bodden

Two maritime emergencies, one with consequences
Rescuers recover casualties from the Ems and Bodden

Unusual accident
Van rolls onto rescue cruiser

Collision off Rügen
When traffic safety becomes a danger