Working Conditions Aboard the Langeoog-Iii

**Title: Langeoog III Undergoes Repairs in Leer Due to Shaft Seal Damage** Content: The ferry *Langeoog III* has docked at the Diedrich Shipyard in Leer for urgent repairs following an incident that compromised its bow thruster shaft seal. The incident occurred on March 19, 2026, when an object penetrated the seal, leading to a leak that necessitated immediate attention. Unfortunately, the routine repair process required the ship to be placed on a slipway, which could not occur at the usual Diedrich Shipyard in Oldersum due to ongoing occupancy. Consequently, the vessel was relocated to Leer for the necessary repairs. Remarkably, the work is being conducted by skilled employees from Oldersum, who possess extensive familiarity with the *Langeoog III*. The ferry is expected to be back in operation, serving its regular route between Bensersiel and Langeoog, on March 22. For more details and visuals, check out the report here: [Langeoog News](https://www.langeoognews.de/langeoog-aktuell/aktuelles/kurzer-reparaturaufenthalt-in-leer).

The 'Langeoog III' suffered a defective shaft seal at the bow thruster and immediately entered the shipyard Diedrich in Oldersum/Moormerland for repairs on Feb 18, 2020, at 11.50 a.m. This delayed the annual maintenance of the 'Langeoog IV' scheduled for this time. The 'Langeoog I' and 'Langeoog II' maintained the service from Bensersiel to Langeoog until the afternoon of Feb 20 when the repaired 'Langeoog III' left the yard at 2.45 p.m. and returned to Langeoog at 9 p.m. Report with photo: https://www.langeoognews.de/langeoog-aktuell/aktuelles/langeoog-iii-und-iv-auf-helgen-gelegt/