On August 19, the 33 meter long, 148 gt passenger ship Jens Albrecht ran aground just outside the port of Horumersiel, Germany. The vessel requested assistance with the DGzRS lifeboat responding. The lifeboat was unable to pull the Jens Albrecht free due to the receding tide, but was able to re-float the passenger ship on the following high tide. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
The fishing vessel Seeadler became disabled a mile north of Warnemünde, Germany. The master of the Seeadler contacted the DGzRS stating the trawler had suffered engine failure after an oil hose had burst. The DGzRS dispatched the lifeboat Arkona to the scene. The Arkona took the Seeadler under tow and proceeded to Rostock. No reports of injuries to the 14 persons on board and no pollution was released.
The 24 meter long passenger ship Gret Palucca became disabled and allided with a jetty at List upon Sylt, Germany. The passenger ship with 52 passengers was entering port when it suffered engine failure. Unable to slow down, the Gret Palucca struck the jetty. Three passengers and one crewman were slightly injured and were later taken to hospital. A DGzRS lifeboat came to the aid of the disabled Gret Palucca and assisted it to berth at a nearby quay. The Gret Palucca sustained significant damage to its bow and the vessel was pulled from service for repairs at a shipyard. No pollution was reported.
