"Ship Number 0565 is ordered to refrain from anchoring."

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2025 September 12 . 2:04 AM

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Unloading vessel prohibited from mooring.

"Ship Number 0565 is ordered to refrain from anchoring."

A cargo ship, under the Italian flag, experienced an engine failure on the Weser near Bremerhaven early this morning. The vessel, which is approximately 212 meters long, was attempting to dock in Bremerhaven when its engines failed, causing a blackout.

The Bremen Police have confirmed the incident and have stated that the cargo ship is currently secured in the harbor, having been towed in by a tugboat around 05:10 AM. The Bremen Police Press Office can provide further information about the cargo ship's status.

Initial investigations by the Bremen Water Police suggest a technical malfunction in the engine control room was responsible for the failure. Further investigations into the cause of the engine failure are ongoing.

The repair work and subsequent classification of the cargo ship are being conducted in Bremerhaven. The successful completion of these processes is crucial for the cargo ship's departure from Bremerhaven. The departure is currently pending.

For any inquiries about the cargo ship's status, please contact the Bremen Police Press Office. Contact details include Nastasja-Klara Nadolska, telephone number 0421/362-12114, and websites http://www.polizei.bremen.de and http://www.polizei-beratung.de.

It is important to note that no personal or environmental damages were reported from the incident. The cargo ship was safely secured in the harbor after being towed.

The Bremen Police have assured that they will continue to provide updates on the situation as more information becomes available. The search results do not currently provide the name of the cargo ship involved in the incident.