Captain under drugs Rammmt Schleuse: Water protection police strikes!
Captain under drugs Rammmt Schleuse: Water protection police strikes!
Heidelberg, Deutschland - An event that was recently done on the Neckar causes excitement in the region. The Heidelberg have not just pulled out of circulation with a freight ship was careful. He drove several times against a lock wall in Neckargemünd, which the officials called on the schedule. Before the incident, he had apparently corrected his course several times to reach the lock chamber. Apparently this was not his only problem.
In a check, it turned out that the captain was under the influence of cannabis. A voluntary drug test confirmed the suspicion. To make matters worse, neither he nor his sailor had a valid driver's license. And as if that weren't enough, they could not present any important freight documents, which raised rumors about possible counterfeits. The water protection police then did not let the ship continue and took over the investigation.
The role of the water protection police
The Water protection police (WSP) plays a central role in German shipping. As a river police, she patrols waterways, lakes and ports around the clock to ensure the security and compliance with regulations. In Baden-Württemberg there are eight WSP stations that are active along the Rhine, Neckar and Lake Constance.
The approximately 7,500 kilometers of water paths navigable make up about 30 percent of the transport of goods in Germany, which makes the WSP a surveillance authority for shipping, environmental protection laws as well as the prevention of accidents and enforcement of security regulations.
increase safety in shipping
The control of alcohol and drug use is another important aspect of the work of the water protection police. According to Magdeburg clicks in May 2024 to increase the awareness of responsibility and to increase security in shipping. Today checks are carried out regularly that aim to ensure that the regulations are observed and the safety on the water has top priority.
In the situation that occurred in Neckargemünd, it is once more evident how important the presence and work of the water protection police are. Their quick reaction could not only prevent worse things, but also underlined the urgent need to draw attention to compliance with the laws and rules.
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