The beginning of the season turned out to be fatal for “MS Baltica” cruise ship. On Monday morning, the unit with several passengers on board sailed from the port of Cooling. He was planned A short cruise on the Baltic Sea to neighboring Warnemünde.
Suddenly the sound made by the engine changed and then Water got into the engine room – informs the German “Bild”. The captain reacted quickly: notified the emergency services, turned back and He moored at the pier and called passengers to evacuate and everyone present on board left the ship safely.
Germany. Rescue operation in the Baltic Sea. The cruise ship was sinking
Initially, it seemed that “MS Baltica” would sink, because the stern was immersed deeper and deeper. It began Dramatic fight against time. Emergency services were sent to the place.
About 50 German firefighters with a special pump tried remove water from a flooding machine. The risky operation was successful – the ship was stabilized. Simultaneously divers They began to study the fuselage of the unit in search of possible damage.
Leakage in the Baltic Sea. The services calm
Specialists have discovered that he had loosened drive shaftwhich made it easier to enter the water. At the moment, “MS Baltica” will remain near the pier in Kühlungsborn. When divers seal leakthe ship will be transported to the shipyard.
The services reported that from the ship A small amount of diesel entered the Baltic Seabut managed to pump it out. At the same time, rescuers praise the captain for a quick response. – For now, the ship is not drowning – said the head of the fire brigade in Kühlungsborn, Maik Garkisch.
“MS Baltica” is a unit built in 1959. Has 50 meters long.