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Yangshan Collision

Yangshan Collision

The 80596 dwt boxship CSAV Petorca collided with the 33795 dwt freighter CCNI Rimac at the port of Yangshan Deep Water Port, China.   The CCNI Rimac suffered damage to a cabin and had some minor water ingress.   The CSAV Petorca lost 26 containers which went overboard.  Shanghai Martime Department deployed three vessels to carry out rescue and coordination to salvage the containers.   During an inspection, authorities found smoke coming from a chemical container with a cargo of nitrocellulose which could start a fire.   The container was removed from the CSAV Petorca.    No reports of injuries or pollution being released.

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Deneb Capsized

Deneb Capsized

The 101 meter long, 5350 ton Deneb was unloading containers at the port at Algeciras, Spain when it developed a strong list to starboard.   The vessel continued listing over until the Deneb was resting on its starboard side with the bow submerged.   Authorities placed booms around the vessel to prevent any oil pollution escaping into the harbour.  The Deneb had 118 tons of bunk oil and 26 tons of diesel fuel on board before the incident.   Reports state salvage will take up to one week to implement.   No reports of injuries.   An investigation into the incident is being conducted.

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Kiel Canal Collision

Kiel Canal Collision

 

At the Holtenau locks of the Kiel Canal, the 17,861 dwt boxship Heinrich Ehler collided with the 4550 dwt freighter Stroombank.   The Heinrich Ehler was heading toward’s the open lock gate.   The Ehler’s master had been warned to wait before proceeding into the lock, but ignored the warnings.  When the Ehler entered the lock, it was going too quickly and there was no room for it to stop.    Thus, the boxship struck the stern of the Stroombank causing considerable damage to the Stroombank.   The master of the Heinrich Ehler was removed and handed over to authorities.    The Stoombank was detained to determine if the vessel was safe to proceed.   The Stoombank was scheduled to Bandirma, Turkey from Holtenauer.  The Heinrich Ehler was allowed to proceed to Rotterdam.  Authorities have asked a medical examination of the Heinrich Ehler to see if Alcohol was a factor.

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