The 90 meter long, 4071 dwt freighter Anna Lehmann became disabled on the Elbe River near Brunsbuettel, Germany. The freighter suffered a power blackout after an engine failure. The vessel was moored at Brunsbuettel, Germany while the crew made repairs. The vessel continued on its journey to St. Petersburg from Bristol the next day. No reports of injuries or pollution being released.
The 127 meter long, 10891 dwt tanker Weserstern suffered an engine room fire while in the locks at Brunsbüttel, Germany. The tanker was waiting to enter the North Sea from the Kiel Canal when the fire broke out. The crew was able to contain and extinguish the blaze. No reports of injuries. The Weserstern remains moored at Brunsbüttel. No details to the extent of damage caused by the fire. The tanker was en route to Rotterdam from Porvoo.
The 133 meter long, 8867 dwt freighter Drechtborg became disabled in the Kiel Canal at Brunsbuettel, Germany. The Drechtborg’s propeller had fouled by a rope requiring the vessel to berth at Brunsbuettel. The crew was able clear the rope and the vessel was able to continue on its journey. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
