The 91 meter long general cargo vessel Wilson Hamburg allided with the lock gate in the Kiel Canal at Brunsbüttel, Germany. The Wilson Hamburg was headed to Szcecin from Saint Malo. As the vessel approached the northern lock in dense fog at Brunsbüttel, it struck the inward gate resulting in damage to gate. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The Wilson Hamburg proceeded to a quay until authorities could complete an investigation into the incident.
The 125 meter long, 8255 dwt cargo vessel BBC Vesuvius allided with a gate on the Kiel Canal at Brunsbüttel, Germany. The BBC Vesuvius was en route to Port Said from Gdynia when it struck the northern wall of the lock. The vessel was undamaged, but the lock sustained damage which prevented its further use. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Reports stated the canal had high water levels due to heavy rains in the area.
The 148 meter long container ship DS Agility allided with pilings near Schülp, Germany in the Kiel Canal. The DS Agility was en route to Riga from Rotterdam when it lost power and struck the pilings. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The water police launched an investigation into the incident.
The 82 meter long cargo vessel Passaat allided with the lock gate at Brunsbüttel, Germany. The Passaat was en route to Vierow from Grimsby in ballast when it entered the lock. Strong winds was pushing the vessel towards the gate when the bow thruster failed. The gate suffered significant damage while the Passaat sustained minor damage to its bow. The vessel dropped anchor at Rügen where divers will survey its hull.
The 121 meter long container ship Johanna allided with the jetty at Brunsbüttel, Germany. The Johanna was caught by a wind gust while leaving the lock when it struck the jetty. The jetty suffered on minor damage. No injuries or pollution released. The Johanna was en route to Antwerp from Kokkola. The water police has launched an investigation into the incident.
