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Anniversary voyage postponed due to engine problems
The anniversary voyage from Cuxhaven to Helgoland of the "Helgoland," planned for Dec 16. has been postponed. The ship is currently out of service- Ot recently underwent scheduled maintenance in the shipyard for the class inspection and the routine overhaul of its port side engine. After recommissioning, it was determined that another shipyard stay in Cuxhaven was necessary. The cause were technical defects that arose during the engine manufacturer's overhaul and were not the responsibility of the shipping company Cassen Eils. These defects were now being rectified to ensure safe and reliable ship operation. During the shipyard's stay, the "Funny Girl" will take over the service between Cuxhaven and Helgoland. The supply of food and everyday goods to Helgoland will also be ensured and the regular timetable between Cuxhaven and Helgoland will be fully maintained. Passengers with an anniversary ticket can alternatively travel to Helgoland on Dec 16t with the "Funny Girl" or reschedule their trip with the "Helgoland" for a later date.
Ferry sidelined due to technical problem
The "Helgoland" had tp remain in Cuxhaven on Oct 8 due to a technical problem. All sailings of the ship between Cuxhaven and Heligoland were canceled that day. The.connections have been taken over by the passenger m/v "Nordlicht," which operated according to a special schedule with departures at 10:15 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. from Cuxhaven (Alte Liebe) and at 12:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. from Heligoland (Inland Port). Tickets already purchased remained valid. Seasonal travelers who wished to return on Oct 8 were asked to use the 12:30 p.m. departure. On Oct 9 the 'Helgoland' was operating again.
Passenger jumped over board and died
On March 30, 2022, a passenger of the 'Helgoland' committed suicide by jumping over board, while the ship was en route from Cuxhaven to Heligoland at 12.20 p.m. Another passenger saw him going over the side between Cuxhaven and Heligoland between the buoys 2 and 4 on the Elbe. A helicopter of the federal police, the 'Helgoland', 'Elbe', 'Bayreuth', 'Heincke', 'Halunder Jet' as well as the lifeboats 'Anneliese Kramer', 'Theo Fischer', 'Alfried Krupp', 'Theodor Storm' and 'Hans Hackmack' were mobilized to the position. After the body was recovered, the forces were stood down. The body was taken to Cuxhaven and identified as a man from Lower Saxonia.
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