The 180 meter long, 47323 dwt tanker Stena Conqueror allided with a pier at Brake, Germany. The tanker was being aided by two tugs when it struck the pier. The pier suffered significant damage requiring operations to stop until it could be inspected. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The Stena Conqueror had completed a voyage from Liverpool with 9900 tons of palm oil.
The 80 meter long self-propelled barge Smaragd became disabled while on the Weser River near Brake, Germany. The Smaragd had suffered water ingress and immediately requested assistance. The local fire fighters brought a dewatering pump to the vessel. Reports state the cause of the flooding might have caused by a torn valve or a weld that failed due to the extreme cold. No reports of injuries or pollution being released.
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The 225 meter long, 73,350 dwt freighter Vinalines Global suffered engine failure while leaving Brake, Germany. The freighter was brought back to Brake where it is moored awaiting repairs. The Vinalines Global was scheduled to sail to Ventspils, Latvia. No reports of injury, damage or pollution being released.
