On October 4, the 59 meter long 3-masted sailing vessel Artemis (IMO: 5209699) allided on the North Sea at the port of Harlingen, Netherlands. The Artemis was pushed by strong winds into the quay sustaining some damage to its port hull. Machinery was used to keep the sailing ship off the quay until fenders could be deployed. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
On the morning of September 30, the 85 meter long self-propelled barge Altair (MMSI: 211191530) allided on the Osnabrück Canal at Osnabrück, Germany. The Altair had departed from Sachsenhagen when it struck a bridge over the canal at Osnabrück. The barge’s wheelhouse was destroyed in the allision while a water pipe on the bridge was damaged. The master of the Altair suffered minor injures. He would later receive medical treatment. Traffic on the bridge was halted during an inspection, but was reopened a few hours later. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. No reports of pollution released.
On the afternoon of September 29, the 57 meter long, 223 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Alsten (IMO: 8411009) allided on the Vevelstadsundet Strait at Forvik, Norway. The Alsten was on its normal route from Tjøtta to Forvik when the ferry allided with a wall at its berth in Forvik, The Alsten sustained hull damage with a hole above the waterline. The ferry was taken out of service. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
