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Collision in Kiel Canal

Collision in Kiel Canal

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Photo: shz.de

The 151 meter long, 10600 dwt container ship Nordic Bremen collided with the 139 meter long, Brandenburg class frigate Mecklenburg-Vorpommern in the Kiel Canal near Shulp, Germany. The two vessels were passing in the canal when strong gust of wind caused the vessels to strike head-on. The Nordic Bremen suffered breaches in the bow and the frigate sustained multiple hull breaches in the bow above the waterline. No reports of injuries on either vessel.

Nordic Bremen

The Nordic Bremen was able to proceed to Kiel under its own power. There it will be detained while authorities conduct an investigation. The Mecklenburg-Vorpommern was escorted by three tugs to Brunsbuettel.  Reports state both vessels with need repairs before they can resume operations.

Collision off Immingham

Collision off Immingham

On December 3, the 140 meter long, 5000 dwt car carrier City of Rotterdam collided with the 200 meter long,  10,407 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Primula Seaways on the Humber near Immingham,  England. The Primula Seaways was coming from Rotterdam with 25 persons in bad weather with strong winds and heavy rains.  As it approached the Humber, the Primula Seaways struck head-on with the City of Rotterdam.

City of Rotterdam
Photo: vesselfinder.com

The City of Rotterdam sustained extensive damage to its portside bow.  The car carrier had a 40 foot long breach over multiple decks and a notable crack in the hull. No reports of injuries on either vessel.

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The Primula Seaways proceeded to Killinghome Haven while the City of Rotterdam berthed in Immingham.  Authorities have detained both vessels and launched an investigation into the incident. The cause of the collision has not yet been reported.

Stefnir

Stefnir

Stefnir
Photo: visir.is

On November 30, the 45 meter long fishing vessel Stefnir collided with an iceberg near Dýrafirði, Iceland. The trawler was in shallow water when it struck the iceberg head-on. The Stefnir suffered dents above the water and parts of the iceberg fell onto the vessel’s desk. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The Stefnir returned to Ísafjarðar to be inspected.