February, 2013 - Shipwreck Log

The 172 meter long, 21250 dwt freighter Statengracht from Rauma with a cargo of wood pellets collided with the 88 meter long, 4173 dwt freighter Katre in the Baltic Sea near Ruegen, Germany. The Katre was en route to Stralsund from Oresund when it struck into the port side of the Statengracht. The Statengracht’s cargo hull was breached resulting with water ingress. The crew were able to get the flooding under control with the vessel’s pumps, but the vessel developed a 10 degree list. A lifeboat and an anti-pollution vessel responded to the scene. The vessels escorted the Statengracht to Rostock where it safely berthed. The Katre proceeded to Mukran where it was detained. No reports of injuries on either vessel. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. Reports state the cause of the collision was human error and that weather was not a factor.

Video of German News Report

Flottbek

February 2, 2013 Paul Hancock

The 169 meter long, 15933 dwt container ship Flottbek allided with a quay at Bremerhaven. The Flottbek was attempting to dock when it struck the quay. The vessel’s hull was punctured while the quay suffered some damage. No reports of injuries or pollutoin released. The Flottbek was allowed to proceed and departed for Hamburg.

Marienberg

February 1, 2013 Paul Hancock

The 110 meter long self-propelled barge Marienberg went aground on the Main River near Dorfprozelten, Germany. The Marienberg had departed Dorfprozelten with a cargo of grain when it got caught in strong currents and was swung perpendicular to river before grounding at the bow and stern. Two tugs along were unable to pull the Marienberg free. An excavator was requested the next day and removed mud from around the bow allowing the tugs to refloat the Marienberg. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The water police report the water level was higher than normal at the time of the grounding.