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.
The 149 meter long, 12418 dwt container ship National Glory allided with the locks on the Kiel Canal at Brunsbuttel, Germany. The National Glory had requested tug assistance and was being towed into the lock when the towline snapped. The container ship veered into the lock wall. The vessel suffered dents, damage to its railing and bulwarks and holed along its starboard bow. The lock concrete wall sustained some damage. The National Glory proceeded to Kiel for repairs at the Lindenau shipyard. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The water police is conducting an investigation into the incident.
The 164 meter long, 12562 dwt vehicle carrier Asian Breeze allided with the lock wall at Brunsbuettel, Germany. The vessel was leaving the lock into the Elbe when it struck the wall. No reports of injuries or pollution being released. A 3 meter section of the lock wall was damaged by the allision. The water police conducted an investigation and allowed the Asian Breeze to proceed to Cuxhaven. The vehicle carrier was en route to Cuxhaven from Paldiski.
