The 62 meter long, 1065 dwt freighter Hein went aground onto an embankment on the Kiel canal near Schülp, Germany. The freighter was refloated later the same day and the vessel proceeded to berth at Rendsburg. No reports of injuries, damage, or pollution being released. The Hein was scheduled to sail from Brake to Falkenberg.
The 88 meter long freighter Nordic Erika went aground after running into an embankment in the Kiel Canal. The freighter was unable to refloat itself and a tug was called for assistance. The tug towed the Nordic Erika to Brunsbuettel. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released. The Nordic Erika was bound to Cork from Gdynia.
