The 105 meter long, 3997 dwt freighter Kivach went aground on the Volga River near the 2613.5 kilometer mark. The freighter suffered no damage and the a tug was dispatched to assist with refloating. The Kivach was underway from Ukraine to Iran with 2500 metric tons of steel before the incident. No reports of injuries or pollution being released.
At the Holtenau locks of the Kiel Canal, the 17,861 dwt boxship Heinrich Ehler collided with the 4550 dwt freighter Stroombank. The Heinrich Ehler was heading toward’s the open lock gate. The Ehler’s master had been warned to wait before proceeding into the lock, but ignored the warnings. When the Ehler entered the lock, it was going too quickly and there was no room for it to stop. Thus, the boxship struck the stern of the Stroombank causing considerable damage to the Stroombank. The master of the Heinrich Ehler was removed and handed over to authorities. The Stoombank was detained to determine if the vessel was safe to proceed. The Stoombank was scheduled to Bandirma, Turkey from Holtenauer. The Heinrich Ehler was allowed to proceed to Rotterdam. Authorities have asked a medical examination of the Heinrich Ehler to see if Alcohol was a factor.
The 38-foot long fishing vessel Knot A Care became disabled off Provincetown, Massachussets. The crew were unable to start the engines and the vessel was drifting closer into the shippings lanes. The crew contacted the Coast Guard which dispatched the cutter Grand Isle which took the fishing vessel under tow. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution.
