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FWN Atlantide

FWN Atlantide

FWN Atlantide

On the early afternoon of January 18, the 146 meter long, 10872 dwt cargo vessel FWN Atlantide (IMO: 9535620) was the first vessel to approach the southern lock on the Kiel Canal at Brunsbüttel, Germany. The lock had been damaged a few days before by the container ship Nordic Porto on January 16. The FWN Atlantide was headed for Rostock from Aliaga when it entered the southern lock and it allided with the tail structure of the lock.  Reports state the vessel was detained a few hours while an investigation into the incident was conducted. The FWN Atlantide was allowed to proceed on its voyage later that same afternoon.  No reports on the extent of damage, there were any injuries or pollution released.

Nordic Porto

Nordic Porto

Nordic Porto

On the morning of November 16, the 158 meter long, 14230 dwt container ship Nordic Porto (IMO:9448671) allided with southern lock on the Kiel Canal at Brunsbüttel, Germany.  The Nordic Porto was headed to Gdynia from Wilhelmshaven when it struck the vertical stabilizer on the southern lock and destroyed several nearby dolphins. Authorities had close the southern lock until the area was clear of debris. There was only slight damage to the Nordic Porto with extensive paint scrapes. There were no injuries and no pollution was released. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. Reports state the southern lock had just reopened when this incident occurred.

 

 

Centurión del Atlántico

Centurión del Atlántico

Centurión del Atlántico
Photo: cronica.com.ar

On the evening of January 20, the 347 meter long fishing factory vessel Centurión del Atlántico (IMO: 8610021) allided  on the Beagle Channel with a concrete dock at Ushuaia, Argentina. The Centurión del Atlántico was approaching at speed when the vessel’s starboard hull slapped against the quay. Authorities reported that there was minimal damage to the vessel and the quay. There were no injuries to the 90 crew onboard the fishing vessel. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.