Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Frisia-E-i

**Title: Repairs Completed for 'Frisia E-1' Following Mooring Incident in Norddeich** In the aftermath of its allision with a mooring dolphin in the eastern harbor of Norddeich on April 8, the passenger ferry 'Frisia E-1' has undergone essential repairs at the Diedrich shipyard in Oldersum, commencing April 10. The incident resulted in minor damage to the starboard side bow of the vessel. As a precaution, investigators from the local police department issued a temporary sailing ban for the 'Frisia E-1' to ensure safety until repairs were completed. The Frisia shipping company is optimistic about the ferry's swift return to service, projecting that operations to Norderney could resume by the end of the week. Preliminary reports indicate that the incident was caused by a maneuver that was executed too late during navigation. The shipping company continues to prioritize the safety of its vessels and passengers while addressing the incident's implications.

**Title: 'Frisia E-1' Allides With Mooring Dolphin in Norddeich** On the morning of April 8, 2026, a maritime incident occurred involving the ferry 'Frisia E-1' as it was making its way from Norderney to Norddeich. During its entry into the port, the vessel collided with a mooring dolphin, resulting in minor damage to the ferry's bow—specifically a slight dent. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported among passengers or crew during the allision. In response to the damage sustained, the German Social Accident Insurance Institution for the Transport Sector (BG Verkehr) promptly enacted a temporary sailing ban, necessitating an inspection to assess the extent of the impact. This inspection was slated for April 9. At the time of the incident, the Emden Water Police were conducting routine checks in the Norddeich port area and were able to document the allision immediately. Preliminary findings from their investigation indicated that the captain miscalculated the speed of the 'Frisia E-1' while attempting to dock, which ultimately led to the collision. This event highlights the critical importance of precise maneuvering in busy port areas to ensure the safety of maritime operations.

On April 16, 2025, at around 11:34 a.m, the ''Frisia E 1' was in collision with another island ferry, the 'Frisia II (IMO: 7723974)', in the Norddeich ferry port (Aurich district) while casting off. The accident caused a hole approximately 30 x 30 centimetres on the port side above the waterline. No one was injured, and no environmental damage was caused. The further investigations were being carried out by the Water Police Emden The ferry has not been operational since the accident. The damagewas repaired in the port. On the morning of April 16, the department of the German Transport Accident Insurance Association responsible for ship safety, was able to release the ship. The 'Frisia E-1' was back in service by 12:30 p.m. The 'Frisia II' also suffered minor damage. Report with photos: https://www.norderney-zs.de/magazin/news/kollision-des-e-kat-mit-der-frisia-ii/