A Close Call: The "MS Baltica" Faces Water Ingress in the Baltic Sea
Ship "MS Baltica" faces potential sinking in the Baltic Sea
Hop on Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, email, print, or copy the link - news is spreading fast about the "MS Baltica" incident in Kühlungsborn. This passenger ship is in the hot seat, battling a water ingress that's causing quite a stir. Despite the scare, all passengers have safely disembarked.
A communication from the water police revealed that during departure, the captain noticed a steering issue ten to fifteen minutes later, which was possibly due to a water ingress at the stern, most likely a technical mishap.
The fire department is on high alert, hoping the ship will not meet its end, unlike a fated shipwreck. Reports suggest that a ship's propeller came loose, causing water to pour into the excursion steamer through a gaping hole. A live webcam shares the unfolding drama onsite, as pictures flood social media, showcasing the vessel sinking lower than normal, especially at the stern.
According to the "Ostsee Zeitung", the "Baltica" is an older vessel. Built in 1959 in Husum for North Sea service, it patronized the Helgoland route for a long time. With approximately 321 passengers on board and a crew of at least six individuals, the "Baltica" has a deck measuring around 49 meters long and 8 meters wide. Recent updates indicate that the ship’s approval was extended until 2030, following extensive renovations.
Sources: ntv.de, ses/dpa
- Baltic Sea
- Ship Emergency
- Maritime Incidents
Enrichment Data: Contrary to early reports, the "Baltica" did NOT experience a shipwreck in Kühlungsborn. Instead, it faced an incident where it sprung a leak in the engine room while operating near Kühlungsborn, Germany, on April 7, 2025. The vessel is a 49-meter-long passenger ship with a deadweight tonnage (DWT) of 122. Divers were called to inspect the vessel and determine the source of the water ingress. The incident is currently under investigation. [1] [2]
- The ongoing investigation into the water ingress on the "MS Baltica" is focusing on the ship's employment policies, as the possibility of a technical mishap is being considered.
- The sinking of the "Baltica" has brought attention to the need for comprehensive community policies that address maritime incidents like this one, ensuring the safety of both passengers and crew.
- Footage from a live webcam in Kühlungsborn has captured the slow sinking of the "MS Baltica" in the Baltic Sea, raising questions about the effectiveness of its employment and community policies in preventing such incidents.
