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Ship operations to Heligoland restricted: weather causes chaos!
Trips to Heligoland restricted due to rough weather. The environmentally friendly MS Helgoland sets new standards in tourism.
Ship operations to Heligoland restricted: weather causes chaos!
Shipping operations between the mainland and the offshore island of Helgoland were restricted on Friday, June 6, 2025, due to rough weather conditions. How People's voice reported, the shipping company FRS Helgoline canceled the trips of the catamaran “Halunder Jet”, which runs regularly from Hamburg to Helgoland.
Managing director Tim Kunstmann expressed the hope that the “Halunder Jet” would be able to operate again this weekend. However, the effects of the bad weather were noticeable: most passengers who wanted to travel with the “Halunder Jet” postponed their trip to Saturday. The shipping company Cassen Eils also announced that the trips on the catamaran “Nordlicht” have also been canceled.
Rebookings to the MS Helgoland
Some passengers who had booked for the “Halunder Jet” were rebooked on the ferry “Helgoland” from Cassen Eils. Passengers from the “Nordlicht” also found space on the “Helgoland”, which runs from Cuxhaven. The MS Helgoland is a remarkable new ferry that is the first in Germany to be equipped with environmentally friendly LNG technology. This innovative ferry heads directly to the island of Helgoland and is considered a prime example of modern environmental protection.
Reinhard Meyer, Minister for Economic Affairs, Labor, Transport and Technology in Schleswig-Holstein, praised the connection between environmental protection and the high seas climate. Olaf Lies, Lower Saxony's Minister for Economic Affairs, Labor and Transport, pointed out the success of German shipyards and shipping companies in international competition.
Innovations in shipping
The shipping company Cassen Eils and the Fassmer shipyard are praised for their innovative strength and vision. Enak Ferlemann, Parliamentary State Secretary to the Federal Minister for Transport and Digital Infrastructure, highlighted the modernization of the seaside resort ship connection between Cuxhaven and Heligoland. The MS Helgoland was designed and built specifically for operation with LNG and is therefore considered a model for future ship projects.
Valerie Wilms, member of the Bundestag, reported on increasing visitor numbers and a flourishing economy on Heligoland. David McAllister, Member of the European Parliament, also emphasizes the importance of EU funding for innovative ship projects. Mayor Jörg Singer of Heligoland and Dr. Ulrich Getsch, Mayor of Cuxhaven, described the MS Helgoland as a milestone for the region.
The technical equipment of the ferry, which is equipped with an innovative ferry box, should also be highlighted. Prof. Dr. Karen Wiltshire, Director of the Alfred Wegener Institute, emphasizes the relevance of this ferry for the mainland-island connection and the support of Helgoland as a research location.
The current situation not only represents a challenge for passengers, but also shows the advances in maritime technology and environmental protection that shape shipping in the German coastal area.