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EA Gannet

EA Gannet

EA Gannet

On the morning of October 7, the 172 meter long, 23,023 dwt container ship EA Gannet (IMO: 9937476) allided with the lock wall of the new south lock in Brunsbüttel, Germany. The boxship was leaving the lock when it struck the lock wall. The EA Gannet had some slight damage as some paint scraped off the hull.  No reports of the extent of damage to the lock wall.  After an inspection, the EA Gannet was allowed to proceed on its voyage from Rotterdam to Helsinki.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Baltic Fin

Baltic Fin

Baltic Fin

On October 3, the 89.75 meter long, 3809 dwt cargo vessel Baltic Fin (IMO: 9953925) allided with dolphins outside the Kiel Canal at Brunsbüttel, Germany. The Baltic Fin was on a voyage from Almeria to Rostock when it suffered engine problems and resulting power blackout. The cargo vessel went adrift and struck several dolphins resulting in minor hull damage.  Reports state several dolphins were broken and floating  in the harbour. A tug later towed the Baltic Fin through the locks to a berth in Brunsbüttel. The vessel will undergo inspection for damage. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Amberland

Amberland

Amberland
Photo: Olaf Kuhnke via forum-schiff.de

On September 30, the 106 meter long, 5723 dwt cargo vessel Amberland (IMO: 9518969) was disabled on the Kiel Canal near Brunsbüttel, Germany. The Amberland suffered a power blackout while headed to Kingston upon Hull from Rahja. Luckily, nearby tugs were able to direct the disabled Amberland to some dolphins where it moored. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.