Emstide

Emstide

The 99 meter long, 5200 dwt freighter Emstide allided with a quay in the Kiel Canal at Rendsburg, Germany.  The Emstide had suffered a steering failure with the hydraulic system on the rudder and struck the quay.    The freighter suffered damage resulting in a small hole on the aft section of the hull.   The vessel was detained until the crew can make repairs.  No reports of injuries or pollution being released.

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