The 169 meter long, 15933 dwt container ship Flottbek allided with a quay at Bremerhaven. The Flottbek was attempting to dock when it struck the quay. The vessel’s hull was punctured while the quay suffered some damage. No reports of injuries or pollutoin released. The Flottbek was allowed to proceed and departed for Hamburg.
The 190 meter long, 39768 dwt tanker Santa Ana suffered an explosion while undergoing repairs at Bremerhaven, Germany. The explosion in the engine room injured 11 people who suffered burns or broken bones. Three workers suffered severe burns and were flown to nearby hospitals. The workers and crew closed off entrances to the engine room and engaged the CO2 fire suppressing system preventing the fire spreading to other sections of the vessel. The local fire brigade arrived and quickly extinguished the blaze.
The 85891 dwt container ship MSC Alessia became disabled near Bremerhaven, Germany. The vessel had departed Bremerhaven when it suffered damage to its rudder. The container ship requested assistance and was taken under tow bound for Hamburg for repairs. No reports of injuries or pollution being released.
