On November 17, the 87 meter long, 2942 dwt cargo vessel Carina allided with the lock wall on the Kiel Canal at Brunsbüttel, Germany. Strong winds caused the vessel’s starboard bow to strike the lock while its stern hit the opposite wall. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The lock only sustained minor damage. The Carina was able to continue on its voyage to Moerdijk on the following day.
The 110 meter long, 7107 dwt cargo vessel Wilson Tyne allided with the lock wall in the Kiel Canal at Brunsbüttel, Germany. The cargo vessel was blown into the lock wall by a strong gust of wind causing on slight damage to the lock. The Wilson Tyne was proceeded along the canal to Rendsburg where it proceeded to a shipyard for repairs. Damage to the Wilson Tyne was not reported, but authorities stated the vessel had to be detained. No reports of injuries.
The 110 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge Poolzee allided with the 79 meter long passenger ship Angela Esmee and the 72 meter long passenger ship Anna Maria Agnes along a quay at Amsterdam. The Poolzee’s bow struck both passenger ships causing them to push up against the quay. The Anna Maria Agnes sustained several dents and smashed windows while the Poolzee sustained a sizable dent to its bow.
No report of injuries. There were no passengers on board either the Angela Esmee or Anna Maria Agnes at the time of the incident.