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Nordica Hav

Nordica Hav

Nordica Hav

On October 2, the 82 meter long, 2316 dwt cargo vessel Nordica Hav (IMO: 8324684) allided with a dolphin on the Weser River at Bremen, Germany. The Nordica Hav was proceeding just outside of Oslebshauser lock to the entrance of the Kiel Canal when it ram a dolphin.  The cargo vessel sustained a several meter long gash in the port hull above the waterline. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Nordica Hav
Photo: butenunbinnen.de

Authorities detained the vessel and launched an investigation. The water police found the master of the Nordica Hav was under the influence of alcohol after a breathalyzer and blood sample was taken. An initial inspection found the cargo vessel sustained an estimated 120,000 euros in damage.  Later reports stated the vessel would go under repairs in Bremen.

 

Razouk

Razouk

Razouk
Photo: KEGM

On the night of October 7, the 100.6 meter long, 8747 dwt cargo vessel Razouk became disabled on the Dardanelles near Karanlik Liman, Turkey. The Razouk had suffered engine failure and went adrift while en route to Varna from Aliağa. Authorities dispatched the tug Kurtarma 3 which took the Razouk under tow.  The vessels proceeded to a nearby anchorage. No reports of injuries, damage 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.