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Day: January 7, 2026

Capsized in Qiongzhou Strait

Capsized in Qiongzhou Strait

Qiongzhou Strait
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On the morning of January 5, a fishing vessel (name not disclosed) had capsized in the Qiongzhou Strait off  Xuwen, Zhanjiang, China. The fishing vessel had rolled over with 6 crew on board. Nearby fishing vessels would arrive on site and find 5 of the crew holding onto the overturn hull.  One crew member was missing, but was later found to have perished during the incident. His body would be later be recovered.

The cause of the capsizing is not yet known.  Authorities stated the incident was being investigated by local maritime authorities.

 

 

 

Tundraland

Tundraland

Tundraland

On the early morning of January 7, the 191 meter long, 13800 dwt ro-ro cargo ferry Tundraland (IMO: 9343273) ran aground on the Kiel Canal at Breiholz, Germany. The Tundraland departed from Travemünde to Zeebrugge when it approached the lock at Breiholz.  The cargo vessel would change course and veer into the south embankment of the canal. Even though the Tundraland went aground with some force, the vessel was unharmed with no damage or water ingress. The Tundraland was able to free itself and proceeded under its own power to  Brunsbüttel.

Authorities would detain the Tundraland and conducted an inspection of the cargo vessel. Divers would inspect the hull for damage. The water police launched an investigation into the incident to determine what was the cause for the grounding. There were no reports of injuries or pollution released.

Oil Slick at Brunsbüttel

Oil Slick at Brunsbüttel

On January 3, authorities temporary closed the Kiel Canal at Brunsbüttel, Germany. Authorities reported a large slick of diesel fuel was discovered in the port of Brunsbüttel. The slick approximately 15 meters wide by 1,800 meters long.

The fire brigade from Brunsbüttel and Büsum arrived on site with pollution response equipment.  After three hours the pollution had been removed. 

Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.  The source of the pollution has not yet been disclosed.