LNG tanker before Rügen run due to-mayor demands measures!

LNG tanker before Rügen run due to-mayor demands measures!

Mukran, Deutschland - An LNG tanker ran aground on May 22nd at 5:20 a.m. in front of the island of Rügen. The incident occurred when the port Mukran was started. The tanker with the name "Rias Baixa's Knutsen", which drives under Spanish flag and is 299 meters long, was on the way to the harbor when it came to the accident.

Several tractors have been mobilized to get the ship onto the Sassnitz back. Fortunately, there were no personal injury, no loss of charge and no environmental impairments. Nevertheless, the investigation into the cause of the incident is already underway. It is also checked whether the outer skin of the ship is damaged.

concerns of the residents

The Mayor of Binz, Karsten Schneider, expressed his concerns and asked both the state government and the Environment Minister to act. These worries were supported by the “Life-worthy Rügen” citizens' initiative, which has pointed out earlier warnings about the dangers in connection with the LNG terminal.

In the port of Mukran, new application documents for the LNG terminal have been published on January 4, 2024. The operator of the terminal, German regas, plans to receive water law permission and an early start of construction of the project. The removal of up to 30,000 cubic meters of water for cooling generators is planned. The removed water is then to be returned to the harbor basin. Certify the expert opinion that no negative environmental impacts can be expected.

safety aspects in LNG transport

Security in dealing with LNG carriers is of the utmost importance. LNG terminals must meet strict security standards. Responsible parties attach great importance to the design of terminals, including the choice of the location as well as the nautical process for entrance, transit and creation of the ships. The security aspects include the entire port infrastructures, safe ship operations and training of employees.

The responsible bodies and engineers are working to take the necessary precautions in order to avoid similar incidents in the future and to take into account the security in maritime traffic.

The citizens and local authorities observe the developments with eyes, while the planning for the LNG terminal in Mukran continues to progress. The application documents can be viewed online and were made available to create transparency about progress and the associated risks.

Overall, the action for the tanker and the upcoming projects in the region remains an important point of discussion that focuses on security and harmony with the environment. For more information about the background and security aspects, read the reports from Ostsee-Zeitung , ndr and Port Technology .