Overcrowded Freighter Carrying 57 Metric Tons of Cargo

Illegal overloading of gravel on a freighter in Wilhelmshaven results in disciplinary action for the responsible officer after a review by the coast guard police.

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2025 September 12 . 11:03 AM

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Ship carrying 57 metric tons of excess cargo overweight

Overcrowded Freighter Carrying 57 Metric Tons of Cargo

In Wilhelmshaven, the water police are currently investigating a German freighter that was found to be overloaded with gravel cargo. The incident occurred on Tuesday evening, as previously stated.

Prior to the investigation, the water police had received indications that the vessel had taken on too much gravel cargo. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the freighter, 75 meters long, was indeed overloaded by approximately 57 tons of gravel.

The investigation has focused on the administrative offense procedure initiated against the cargo officer of the German freighter. The 40-year-old individual is suspected of being responsible for the overload that occurred in the harbour of Wilhelmshaven.

However, the captain or ship operator of the German freighter has not been publicly disclosed. Furthermore, the type of freighter involved in the incident remains unspecified.

The water police continue their investigation into the matter, with the aim of ensuring compliance with maritime regulations and maintaining the safety of seagoing vessels in Wilhelmshaven. The investigation is ongoing.

No additional details about the cargo officer or the freighter were provided in the given paragraphs. It is expected that further updates will be made available as the investigation progresses.