Collision - Shipwreck Log

On the evening of June 20, the 33 meter long passenger ship Arminius (MMSI: 211518460) collided with a cargo vessel (name not disclosed) on the Mittelland Canal in Hanover, Germany. Reports state one of the vessels was attempting to overtake the other when they collided. The Arminius proceed to a nearby quay where passengers where disembarked and met by the local fire brigade. The Arminius had 170 passengers on board at the time of the incident with 6 suffering slight injuries requiring medical care, but did not need hospital care. The cargo vessel proceeded on to the Anderter lock where it moored.

Both vessels were damaged from the incident, but no details of exact extent of damage was disclosed on either vessel. The local fire brigade reported there were no pollution released from the incident. The water police stated the Mittelland Canal was closed for several hours. The police have launched an investigation on negligent bodily harm caused by the incident.

Strait of Hormuz Collision

June 17, 2025 Paul Hancock

On the evening of June 16, the 336 meter long, 156452 gt VLCC tanker Front Eagle (IMO: 9855343) collided with the 274 meter long, 164551 dwt Suezmax tanker Adalynn (IMO: 9231767) in the the Gulf of Oman some 22 nautical miles off Khor Fakkan, United Arab Emirates. The Front Eagle had departed from the Khor Fakkan anchorage fully loaded when it completed a starboard turn bound for Zhoushan. During the maneuver the Front Eagle struck the aft port quarter of the passing Adalynn. The collision resulted in a hull breached and massive fire on the Adalynn. The blaze quickly spread and consumed the superstructure of the tanker. With the fire out of control the 24 crew of the Adalynn abandoned ship and rescued by UAE National Guard. The fire had spread onto the deck of the Front Eagle. The crew of the Front Eagle were able to extinguish the fire. No reports of injuries.

Reports state the cause of the incident may have been a navigational error on the Front Eagle. However, there have been prior incidents of GPS signals being spoofed. UAE authorities have stated the incident is not “security related”. News accounts stated the fire continues to engulf the Adalynn. No word if UAE or other authorities in the area will attempt to extinguish the fire or just allow the tanker to sink.

Collision on Western Scheldt

June 3, 2025 Paul Hancock

On the afternoon of May 30, the 170 meter long container ship Containerships Nord (IMO: 9813993) collided with the 110 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge Beringzee (MMSI: 205508590) on the Western Scheldt near Paal, Netherlands. The two vessels had departed from Antwerp when the Containerships Nord struck the stern of the Beringzee. The Beringzee sustained significant hull damage to the starboard section of the stern with the wheelhouse and living quarters suffering water ingress.

One Beringzee crew member fell overboard and sustained serious injuries. The crew member was transferred to a police boat and later airlifted by helicopter to hospital. There were no reports of injuries or damage to the Containerships Nord.

To keep the the damaged Beringzee afloat, the two self propelled barges the 80 meter long Kevalia (MMSI: 226001810) and 110 meter long Verity (MMSI: 205383490) came to the aid and help stabilized the tanker-barge. Authorities have placed oil booms around the Beringzee as some oil pollution could be seen around the vessel. Reports state two tugs took the Beringzee under tow on May 31 and proceeded to Terneuzen. The Containerships Nord proceeded under its own power to Flushing where it was inspected. The incident is being investigated by authorities.