The 155 meter long, 13645 dwt container ship Containerships VI allided with the lock wall on the Kiel Canal at Brunsbüttel, Germany. The vessel was entering the gate in dense fog when it struck the lock wall. Neither the vessel or the lock sustained any damage. After a short investigation, the Containerships VI was allowed to proceed on its voyage from Terneuzen to Riga. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 117 meter long, 10303 dwt tanker CT Longford allided with the pier at Brunsbüttel, Germany. The tanker had locked into the Kiel Canal with 8000 tons of ethanol cargo when it suddenly veered off course striking the pier. The pier sustained damage with portions of the pilings left submerged while the CT Longford suffered damage to its bow. No reports of injuries and no pollution was released. The tanker berthed nearby to allow divers to inspect the hull. The water police have launched an investigation into the incident. Reports state the cause of the accident may have been a control malfunction.
The 90 meter long, 4033 dwt freighter Nordic Chantal allided with the lock on the Kiel Canal at Brunsbuettel, Germany. The freighter suffered significant damage along with the lock gate. The Nordic Chantal proceeded to berth to Brunsbuettel awaiting inspection. No reports of injuries or pollution being released. The Nordic Chantal was bound for Hallstavik from Antwerp before incident. The water police has launched an investigation into the incident.
