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Wilson Nanjing

Wilson Nanjing

Wilson Nanjing
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On the evening of June 12, the 123 meter long cargo vessel Wilson Nanjing (IMO: 9431018) allided with a vessel on the Weser River at Bremen, Germany. The Wilson Nanjing was departing from Bremen bound for Delfzijl when it struck a vessel moored at the pier. The maneuver had the port stern from the Wilson Nanjing strike the foreship of the moored vessel.  Both vessels sustained on minor damage. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Wilson Nanjing
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The water police arrived on site and launched an investigation into the incident. Authorities found the master of the Wilson Nanjing was intoxicated which was confirmed by a breathalyzer.  Reports state the Wilson Nanjing remained in Bremen for several days before it was released on June 17. The vessel had been detained due to multiple deficiencies before it was allowed to proceed on June 18.

Berlin

Berlin

Berlin
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On the evening of June 15, the 174 meter long German Naval Supply Vessel Berlin (MMSI: 211211730) allided with the lock at Wilhelmshaven, Germany. The warship departed from the repair pier assisted by 3 tugs when it struck the lock wheelhouse. The wheelhouse sustained significant damage with walls destroyed and debris into the lock chamber. The Berlin sustained a large dent along its starboard hull, but it was able proceeded back to its berth. There were no injuries.

Divers arrived on site and begun removing debris from the lock to allow the gate to function.  By the following afternoon, the lock was reopened. Authorities have stated the wheelhouse will be demolished and a temporary structure will be used for the short-term.

Ijsseldelta

Ijsseldelta

Ijssseldelta
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On the afternoon of June 4, the 99 meter long, 4469 dwt suction dredger Ijsseldelta (IMO: 7737690) allided with a bridge on the Dortmund-Ems Canal near Lingen, Germany. The Ijsseldelta was headed for Meppen when the starboard side of the foreship struck the the bridge.  The impact caused a main girder to crack and collapse. Authorities quickly closed the bridge as there was a risk the entire bridge may collapse into the canal. There were no injuries reported.

Reports state the bridge was initially inspected and found that the bridge could not be quickly repaired. One report estimated that the damage to the bridge may result in damage in the millions of euros. The water police conducted an investigation and found the area was safe enough to allow river traffic to continue. The cause of the allision was under investigation. Authorities did not. explain why the dredger had not lowered itself enough to pass safely pass under the bridge. The Ijsseldelta was allowed to proceed on to a harbour in Lingen-Holthausen.