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Author: Paul Hancock

Stephan Geyts

Stephan Geyts

Stepan Geyts
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On the afternoon of January 16, the 90 meter long cargo vessel Stepan Geyts (IMO: 8308939) sustained damage  in the Sea of Japan while berthed at Plastun, Russia. The Stepan Geyts was loading a cargo of timber when it developed a list to starboard. The list was severe enough that some of the crew on the cargo vessel abandoned ship onto the quay.  However, the timber cargo on top of the deck slipped overboard allowing the vessel to right itself.  Local authorities stated 1,000 cubic meters of timber fell into harbor and would require several days to be removed. The Stepan Geyts sustained some damage from the incident.  No reports of injuries.

The Stepan Geyts had been detained in November 2024 due to deficiencies that required repairs. Authorities have stated the incident may have been caused by improper loading of the timber cargo, insufficient ballast and not properly securing the timber cargo. Some reports suggest the vessel was overloaded. The incident is under investigation.

 

Eco Levant

Eco Levant

Eco Levant
Photo: ndr.de

On the early morning of January 16, the 148 meter long, 13684 dwt container ship Eco Levant (IMO:9985954) ran aground on the Kiel Canal near Rüstersbergen, Germany. The Eco Levant was proceeding on the canal from Antwerp in dense fog when it suffered a mechanical breakdown and engine failure.  Unable to steer, the boxship drifted until it was stuck on the northern embankment.  Authorities dispatched the tugs Holtenau (IMO: 8200321) and Fairplay 66 (IMO: 9036258) to assist. The tugs pulled the Eco Levant off the embankment and towed it Osterrönfeld.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.  The water police has launched an investigation into the incident.

Eco Levant
Photo: kn-online.de
Havelland

Havelland

Havelland

Around noon on January 20, the 111 meter long, 6052 dwt cargo vessel Havelland (IMO: 9499735) went aground on the Kiel Canal near Rade, Germany. The Havelland had departed from Sundsvall and was headed for Kingston-upon-Hull when it suffered engine failure on the canal. Without power the cargo vessel ran aground on the southern bank of the canal. The Havelland was able to restart its main engine restoring power and refloating itself. Authorities dispatched the 28.5 meter long tug Parat (IMO: 812812) to assist and escort the cargo vessel to Rendsburg where it will undergo inspection for damage.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Parat