On September 30, the 106 meter long, 5723 dwt cargo vessel Amberland (IMO: 9518969) was disabled on the Kiel Canal near Brunsbüttel, Germany. The Amberland suffered a power blackout while headed to Kingston upon Hull from Rahja. Luckily, nearby tugs were able to direct the disabled Amberland to some dolphins where it moored. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
On September 30, the 90 meter long, 5248 dwt cargo vessel Sommen (IMO: 9968138) became disabled on the Kiel Canal near Dückerswisch, Germany. The Sommen was enroute to Kingston upon Hull from Oernskoeldsvik when it suffered engine breakdown. Unable to restart the engine, the Sommen requested assistance with a tug from Brunsbüttel. The tug took the Sommen under tow to a berth in Brunsbüttel. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
On the afternoon of September 24, the 80 meter long self-propelled dredger-barge Cycloop (MMSI: 244670800) became stuck on the Weser at Hoya, Germany. The Cycloop had been berthed at a quay loaded with gravel when its mooring lines broke free. With the vessel’s two crew away at the time, the unmanned Cycloop was pulled free by the current and drifted until it was perpendicular to the river. Witnesses contacted the master of the Cycloop over the telephone that his vessel was adrift. Authorities were also alerted who issued a traffic ban on the river.
The crew arrived an hour later and were able to board the Cycloop. They started the engines and were able to secure the vessel back to its moorings. No reports of injuries or damage. Authorities lifted the traffic ban. Reports state the water police have initiated proceeding surrounding the incident.