The 100 meter long, 5846 dwt tanker Fjordstraum allided with pilings on the Kiel Canal near Kudensee, Germany.  The Fjordstraum was attempting to moor when it struck the pilings.   The Fjordstraum was undamaged, but the pilings were severely damaged.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.  The Fjordstraum was able to proceed and locked through the canal  later the same day.