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Pollux Allision

Pollux Allision

The 90 meter long freighter Pollux struck the inner gate at the Norther Lock of the Kiel Canal in Brunsbuettel, Germany.   The lock suffered significant damage and was taken out of service for several hours for repairs.  The gate suffered two large dents underwater while the lighting above was demolished.  The bow of the Pollux was dented.  The Pollux was detained in Brunsbuettel until it could be surveyed and inspected.   Authorities has stated that the Pollux had entered the lock at a too high rate of speed.  There were no injuries or pollution released.  The Pollux was able to continue on its voyage to Kolding, Denmark.

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Three Allisions at Brunsbuettel

Three Allisions at Brunsbuettel

Three vessels suffered an allision while tranversing the northern lock on the Kiel Canal at Brunsbuettel.  The 14200 dwt container vessel struck the construction first.  Neither the lock or the vessel suffered any damage.  Next the 89 meter long, 3714 dwt freighter Nordgard hit the construction works.  The Nordgard and the lock was undamaged. Finally, the 140 meter long, 11023 dwt container ship Hanse Courage missed the construction and struck the gate.  The Hanse Courage had minimal damage, but the lock gate was damaged.  No reports of injuries or pollution being released in all three incidents.

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