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Collision at Bremerhaven Again

Collision at Bremerhaven Again

 

RT Stephanie
Photo: Water Police and presseportal.de

The 27 meter long tug RT Stephanie collided with two vessels in the port of Bremerhaven, Germany.   The tug was attempting to pull the 180 meter long, 14487 dwt car carrier Atlas Highway when it struck the struck the stern of the 264 meter long, 48988 dwt car carrier Endurance then struck the Atlas Highway.  The RT Stephanie had its wheelhouse windows smashed.   No reports of injuries or pollution released.  No reports of damage to either car carrier.  The RT Stephanie proceeded to the shipyard for repairs.  The water police reported the second collision was caused by the master of the tug attempting to avoid the first collision.

 

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