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CMA CGM Mermaid

CMA CGM Mermaid

CMA CGM Mermaid

On May 16, the 200 meter long 24000 gt container ship CMA CGM Mermaid (IMO: 9961283) allided while on the Kiel Canal at Brunsbüttel, Germany. The CMA CGM Mermaid was entering the northern lock aided by two tugs when it struck the masonry of the lock. The CMA CGM Mermaid sustained a two meter long  dent along its hull and the lock wall sustained an estimate of over 15000 euros in damage.  An investigation found the master made a steering error along with a strong wind were the driving cause of the allision. The CMA CGM Mermaid was allowed to proceed on its voyage. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Tarzan

Tarzan

TARZAN

On January 18, the 90 meter long, 4198 dwt general cargo vessel Tarzan allided with the lock wall on the Kiel Canal at Brunsbüttel, Germany. The Tarzan was headed for Liepaja, Latvia from Eemshaven, Netherlands when it entered the northern lock at Brunsbüttel. The vessel struck the side wall resulting in a two to three meter scratch along the port side of the vessel.  Authorities detained the Tarzan for inspection before allowing it to proceed on its voyage. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Reports state the cause of the incident was due to a miscommunication.

 

Rimini

Rimini

Rimini
Photo: forum-schiff.de

The 85 meter long, 2600 dwt cargo vessel Rimini allided with the lock gate on the Kiel Canal at Brunsbüttel, Germany. The Rimini bound for Rostock entered the northern lock at too high rate of speed and was unable to reverse engines.  The crew even dropped the starboard anchor to slow the vessel, but the Rimini continued forward until the bow crashed into the gate. The gate sustained significant damage and could no longer operate. The Rimini sustained dents to the bow hull above the waterline.  No reports of injuries or pollution released. Reports state the damage to the lock gate could exceed 500,000 € and has been decommissioned for repairs. Authorities have detained the Rimini while an investigation into the incident was conducted. Initial reports state the vessel sustained a mechanical fault during the incident.