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Heinrich Ehler

Heinrich Ehler

The 168 meter long, 17861 dwt container ship Heinrich Ehler allided with the lock at the Kiel Canal at Brunsbuettel, Germany.  The vessel was leaving the lock when the bow thruster malfunctioned causing the stern to strike the side of the lock.  The lock wall suffered some damage while the container ship suffered only slight damage.  No reports of injuries or pollution being released.  The water police conducted an investigation and allowed the Heinrich Ehler to continue on to Rotterdam.

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Gas Pasha

Gas Pasha

The 96 meter long, 2999 dwt LPG  tanker Gas Pasha allided with the Kiel Canal lock and the 88 meter long, 3504 dwt freighter Ferro at Brunsbuettel, Germany.   The Gas Pasha suffered a malfunction with its bow thruster when it struck the berthed Ferro and drifted into the side of the lock.   Reports state there was just minor damage.   No reports of injuries or pollution.  The water police are conducting an investigation into the incident.

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Collision at Brunsbüttel

Collision at Brunsbüttel

The 89 meter long, 4161 dwt freighter Kaie collided with the 114 meter long, 4300 dwt Alteland at an anchorage near Brunsbüttel, Germany.  The Kaie was attempting to anchor when the incoming tide pushed it into the stern of the Alteland.  The Alteland suffered a hole in the hull above the waterline.   The Kaie’s propeller was fouled in the Alteland’s anchor chain.   The crews were unable to free the anchor chain and it cut free from the Alteland.   The Alteland proceeded to Brunsbüttel where it was inspected.  After the inspection, the Alteland proceeded to Kiel for repairs and to pick up a replacement anchor.   The Kaie remains at anchorage until divers are able to remove the anchor chain at the next low tide.   No reports of injuries or pollution being released. 

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