The deep-water route from the Great Belt into the Eastern part of the Baltic Sea where the Kadetrenden is situated is of particular importance. During the last 10 years, 12 vessels have run aground in the Kadetrenden. The primary reasons for these incidents were incorrect navigation and non-compliance with the deep-water channel marked on the official sea charts (Traffic Separation Scheme TSS South of Gedser). As a reaction to this, Germany and Denmark have, with the consent of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), extended the deep-water route from the North-East (DW 17) southwards into the traffic separation scheme of the Kadetrenden (TSS South of Gedser) and buoyed it accordingly. This new routeing entered into force in January 2002; it ensures that deep-draught vessels can more easily then before identify and follow the existing narrow channel, thereby minimizing the risk of grounding. Although there have not been any more accidents since the implementation of this measure, a certain risk will remain.
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