North Sea
Disabled cargo ship off Borkum towed back to port
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A car carrier caught fire in its engine room shortly after departing Emden. The crew contained the blaze, and responders fully extinguished it without injuries or environmental damage. The vessel was safely towed back to Emden harbor.
The german weather service (dwd) and the federal maritime and hydrographic agency (bsh) provide daily data on baltic and north sea surface water temperatures. These details are relevant for swimmers in schleswig-holstein braving the water even at low temperatures. Maps and tables display current values and forecasts for tomorrow.
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The new year starts stormy in northern Germany: A storm surge is forecast for the coasts of Lower Saxony and Schleswig-Holstein. The Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency expects significant water levels above mean high water. In Wilhelmshaven, the fire department advises avoiding harbor parking lots.