The Sea Rescuers — Season 1, Episode 8: Ghost ship off Norderney

Episode synopsis

Off the coast of Norderney, a disabled vessel is causing quite a stir. Without a functioning engine and completely unlit, it is drifting aimlessly in the water. The crew of a passing ferry notices the drifting ship and immediately alerts the sea rescue service. The situation is critical, as the uncontrolled vessel poses a significant danger to shipping in the busy area. The sea rescuers begin a time-sensitive operation to prevent a worse outcome, but when they reach the ship, they can hardly believe their eyes.

About The Sea Rescuers

Between storms and towering waves, in sunshine or in the dead of night: Sea rescuers from the German Maritime Search and Rescue Service (DGzRS) risk their lives for people in distress on the high seas! The documentary series "The Sea Rescuers" accompanies these heroes of the seas up close during their spectacular missions on the North and Baltic Seas.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1Sunken freighter: Eight men overboard
• E2Sunken freighter: Rescue in the storm?
• E3Force 7 wind: Survival in the storm
• E4Firefighting operation: Ship in flames
• E5Ship in distress: Nighttime operation
• E6Emergency doctor on board
• E7Rescue from the burning tanker
• E9Mast breakage: Every sailor's nightmare
• E10Inflatable boat: Lost in the North Sea