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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.

Aroyat

Aroyat

Aroyat

On July 6, the 148 meter long, 18315 dwt bulk carrier Aroyat (IMO: 9151395) allided with the canal wall in the Kiel Canal at Brunsbüttel, Germany. The Aroyat was enroute to Beira from Kaliningrad when it struck the center canal wall on the north lock at Brunsbüttel. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Reports state the Aroyat was allowed to proceed an hour later under its own power.