Browsed by
Tag: Allision

Red Zed 1

Red Zed 1

Red Zed 1
Photo: x.com

On June 20, the 217 meter long heavy lift vessel Red Zed 1 (IMO: 9633977) allided on the Suez Canal near the 45 kilometer mark. The Red Zed 1 had suffered a technical failure and lost control of its steering. The vessel proceeded off course and struck a quay.  Authorities were alerted and dispatched 3 tugs to the scene to secure the heavy lift vessel.

The crew of the Red Zed 1 was able to make repairs and was able to proceed under power escorted by tugs. The vessel proceeded north through the canal to an anchorage on the Mediterranean Sea.

No reports of injuries or pollution released.  The Suez Canal Authority stated the incident did not disrupt any canal traffic. The extent of damage caused by the incident had not been disclosed.

Wilson Nanjing

Wilson Nanjing

Wilson Nanjing
Photo: facebook

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
Photo: decktv.com

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
Photo: nwzonline.de

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.