Port is what we do: Icebreaking Operations in Hamburg

When freezing temperatures grip the Port of Hamburg, the icebreakers take command. In this episode of "Port is what we do," we join the crew of the Johannes Dalmann during their operation on the Süderelbe. With ice reaching a thickness of up to 25 cm, the team ensures that the ice continues to flow and protects the dikes and quay walls from immense pressure. Discover how Nils, a 7th-generation skipper, navigates his 400-ton vessel through the ice fields. We also take a look at the massive 1,840 HP engine and show you the precision required to free ships that have become stuck in the pack ice.