On September 30, the 90 meter long, 5248 dwt cargo vessel Sommen (IMO: 9968138) became disabled on the Kiel Canal near Dückerswisch, Germany. The Sommen was enroute to Kingston upon Hull from Oernskoeldsvik when it suffered engine breakdown.  Unable to restart the engine, the Sommen requested assistance with a tug from Brunsbüttel. The tug took the Sommen under tow to a berth in Brunsbüttel.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.