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Day: October 9, 2024

Nordica Hav

Nordica Hav

Nordica Hav

On October 2, the 82 meter long, 2316 dwt cargo vessel Nordica Hav (IMO: 8324684) allided with a dolphin on the Weser River at Bremen, Germany. The Nordica Hav was proceeding just outside of Oslebshauser lock to the entrance of the Kiel Canal when it ram a dolphin.  The cargo vessel sustained a several meter long gash in the port hull above the waterline. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Nordica Hav
Photo: butenunbinnen.de

Authorities detained the vessel and launched an investigation. The water police found the master of the Nordica Hav was under the influence of alcohol after a breathalyzer and blood sample was taken. An initial inspection found the cargo vessel sustained an estimated 120,000 euros in damage.  Later reports stated the vessel would go under repairs in Bremen.

 

EA Gannet

EA Gannet

EA Gannet

On the morning of October 7, the 172 meter long, 23,023 dwt container ship EA Gannet (IMO: 9937476) allided with the lock wall of the new south lock in Brunsbüttel, Germany. The boxship was leaving the lock when it struck the lock wall. The EA Gannet had some slight damage as some paint scraped off the hull.  No reports of the extent of damage to the lock wall.  After an inspection, the EA Gannet was allowed to proceed on its voyage from Rotterdam to Helsinki.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Razouk

Razouk

Razouk
Photo: KEGM

On the night of October 7, the 100.6 meter long, 8747 dwt cargo vessel Razouk became disabled on the Dardanelles near Karanlik Liman, Turkey. The Razouk had suffered engine failure and went adrift while en route to Varna from Aliağa. Authorities dispatched the tug Kurtarma 3 which took the Razouk under tow.  The vessels proceeded to a nearby anchorage. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.