Overview

• The MS Baltica experienced significant water ingress at its stern shortly after departing Kühlungsborn, forcing an immediate return to port.
• All passengers were evacuated without injury, and emergency responders deployed pumps and oil barriers to stabilize the vessel and protect the Baltic Sea from pollution.
• Preliminary investigations suggest a technical defect in the ship’s engine or steering mechanism may have caused the incident.
• Specialized divers have begun sealing the underwater leak after firefighters removed water from the engine room using three pumps.
• This incident follows a series of recent maritime emergencies in the Baltic region, raising concerns about vessel safety and environmental risks.