But the FPS Mobility was struck when he heard the news. The competent authorities, in this case the FPS Public Health, the Shipping Police, the Maritime Rescue and Coordination Center and the FPS Mobility and Transport itself, had not granted a permit for the crossing. That made the promotion particularly risky.
“The canal is the busiest sea route in the world. Various ships were therefore – just like the coast guard – surprised by three kite surfers who suddenly appear on the shipping route with a guidance boat. A dangerous situation, because large cargo ships cannot simply respond. If they have to change their rate, it can lead to collisions with other ships or infrastructure. Moreover, the trio’s guidance boat did not have an identification system with which ships can see each other to avoid collisions.