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Elegant Lady

Elegant Lady

Elegant Lady
Photo: schuttevaer.nl

On the afternoon of July 2, the 110 meter long passenger ship Elegant Lady (MMSI: 207072229) allided on the Moselle River at Sankt Aldegund, Germany. The Elegant Lady was proceeding downstream when it entered the lock and struck the lock gate. The lock gate sustained significant damage resulting in the gate being inoperable. The lock would be required to be closed. The Elegant Lady sustained only minor damage and was able to proceed under its owner power to a mooring just outside the Sankt Aldegund lock.  Three people on board the passenger ship were injured during the incident. No reports of pollution released.

Reports stated that over 50 vessels queued near Sankt Aldegund waiting for passage through the closed locks. On July 4, authorities reported that vessels travelling downstream will be allowed to pass through the locks. The gate will be inspected after each vessel passes through the lock slowing traffic to 1 vessel per hour. Upstream vessel traffic was slated to return in a few days. Authorities stated a new gate had been plan before the incident and is slated to be installed in late September.

 

Kwintebank

Kwintebank

Kwintebank

On the evening of July 2, the 132 meter long, 9857 dwt cargo vessel Kwintebank (IMO: 9234288) allided in the Kiel Canal at Brunsbüttel, Germany.  The Kwintebank struck the central wall while docking in the new southern lock. Both the cargo vessel and the lock wall sustained some damage from the incident with reports of paint transferred to the lock wall. The water police launched an investigation into the incident. The Kwintebank was allowed to proceed on its voyage from Estonia to France. No reports of injuries or pollution released. 

Eco Catania

Eco Catania

Eco Catania

On the morning of June 26, the 238 meter long, 18086 dwt ro-ro cargo vessel Eco Catania (IMO: 9859571) allided with the 214 meter long, 7236 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Kydon Palace (IMO: 9204568) in the Ionian Sea at the port of Igoumenitsa, Greece. The Eco Catania was maneuvering to berth the ferry when its bow struck the starboard hull of the moored Kydon Palace. Reports state there were no injuries on the Catania to the 34 crew and 11 passengers on board.

Authorities arrived on site and began an investigation into the incident. Both vessels were detained until the vessels were inspected for damage and deemed safe. There were no reports if there were any damage to the 377 trailers on board the Eco Catania. Authorities have stated the investigation will look into the cause for the allision.