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Kulle Christoph SK30

January 13, 2025 | Pollution, Sank
Kulle Christoph SK30
Photo: ff-heikendorf.de

On January 2, the 12 meter long, 19 gt fishing vessel Kulle Christoph SK30 sank in the Baltic Sea at Heikendorf, Germany. The fishing vessel had been in a bad state for some time before it sprung a leak and sunk at its berth. Reports state the vessel was owned by a local authority which was looking for a way to scrap/dispose of the vessel. There were no crew on board at the time it sank. Authorities have placed booms around the Kulle Christoph SK30 to contain the pollution. A salvage company will remove the vessel after all the necessary paperwork is completed.

Kerstin

January 12, 2025 | Disabled
Käthe Krieger
Photo: main-echo.de

On the morning of January 12, the 110 meter long self-propelled barge Kerstin (MMSI: 244038327) lost control of steering on the Main River near Aschaffenburg, Germany. The Kerstin was proceeding downstream with a cargo of wheel when the vessel lost control of steering at the entrance to the Obernauer Lock. Fortunately, the Kerstin was able to avoid alliding with the moored passenger ship Amadeus Silver II (MMSI: 211682367), but the result the vessel was wedged at a 45 degree angle blocking the lock entrance.

Unable to free itself, the Kerstin requested assistance. The self-propelled barges Käthe Krieger (MMSI: 211476920) and Henneburg (MMSI: 211511390) helped pull the Kerstin free.  No reports of damage to the vessels or the lock. One person was slightly injured while freeing the Kerstin.

Kvalnes

January 6, 2025 | Grounding
Kvalnes
Photo: NSSR

On the early morning of January 6, the 28 meter long fishing vessel Kvalnes (IMO: 9853450) ran aground near Hellbergsøya, Norway. The Kvalnes sent out a distress call with the NSSR rescue boat Harald V dispatched to the scene. The fishing vessel was found stable, but would remain aground until the next high tide before any attempts to have it refloated. The Kvalnes did not sustain any hull damage, injuries or any pollution released.

 

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