The 139 meter long, 7630 dwt freighter Auto Bay allided with the Brunsbüttel lock in the Kiel Canal.   The Auto Bay was pushed by strong winds when it’s stern struck a portion of the lock.   The lock had a steel cover damaged and the Auto Bay also received some minor damage.   No reports of injuries or pollution being released.  After a brief investigation, the freighter was allowed to proceed to its destination of Fredericia, Denmark the same day.