Die Seenotretter: Im Sturm

as soon as it is announced. That's what Christian will always tell us: "So guys, we've got bad weather, get them ready for the storm. Then all the hatch levers will be tied down and everything that can slide back and forth, the ropes will be secured, everything." whatever The water hatches installed on the sides of the ship must be open in the event of a storm. If this were not the case, the enormous additional weight could quickly destroy the ship to capsize. inspection and are again at the emergency port of Darßer Ort. Meanwhile, it has also started to rain and the crews of the maritime rescue cruisers transmit this data to the maritime rescue control center, the Rescue Coordination Center.

Maritime (MRCC) of the DGzRS NIS RANDERS. That was all from us, a quiet guard for you, goodbye. Yes, that was loud and clear. A peaceful vigil to you too, until next time, goodbye. So when we give this weather, I'm not paraphrasing it in any way, "the weather is nice, the sun is shining," but there are very clear columns of numbers for it. And as for the degree of coverage, for example: 8/8 would be completely covered, one eighth would then only be covered by one eighth. And also the strength and direction of the wind: there the strength of the wind is expressed in knots. 09 means 9 knots.

Converted to approximately force three wind. Yes, that's how this is put together. It is important for marine rescuers to constantly monitor the weather. Because information about wind strength and direction and visibility can play an important role in the next operation. Fortunately, today no sailor or water sports fan needs the help of the Darß marine lifeguards. Christian Janhsen and his crew on the “Orion” continue towards Heligoland to the lobster farms. Five meters of sea up to 8 Beaufort are announced there. It's not comfortable, but it's not unusual for anglers. If the situation becomes too adverse, they will hold out at the port of Heligoland.

I have been doing this work for more than 38 years. And you should never lose respect for what you do. That's always my vision, that's what I learned and that's what I'm also teaching my people, including the next generation who also want to drive. And if you lose respect for what you're doing - it doesn't matter what situation you're in, whether it's a storm or good weather - it can be a chain of reactions where you suddenly find yourself in a real bind and... You need the sea. Rescuers who, as I said, will go out in any wind and weather.

We know that sea vipers are distributed throughout the North Sea, on the mainland islands. Of course, this is a feeling of security. Whether fishing, merchant shipping or water sports: everyone at sea is particularly exposed to inclement weather and the forces of nature, including marine lifeguards. Storms and climate changes are easier to predict today, but there is always a risk at sea. The teams of the German Shipwrecked Rescue Society work around the clock and in all weather conditions to rescue people in danger at sea. Voluntary, independent and funded by donations. They are also in action during storms and hurricanes, when other ships have long since returned to safe harbor.

For about 160 years. This is only possible thanks to your support!