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Samba

Samba

Samba

The 129 meter long container ship Samba ran aground  near Kalvåg, Norway. The Samba was en route to Husnes from Aalesund when it ran aground in shallow water. The foreship sustained damage including water ingress.  The vessel pumps were able to bring the flooding under control.  The Samba was able to refloat itself under its own power and proceeded to Florø.  No reports of injuries to the 16 crew or pollution released.

Christopher

Christopher

Christopher
Photo: kn-online.de

On December 1, the 171 meter long container ship Christopher ran aground on the Kiel Canal at Neuwittenbek, Germany. The boxship had struck the embankment blocking traffic on the canal.  Two tugs, the Kiel and Holtenau, were dispatched from Kiel to refloat the Christopher.  The two tugs pulled the boxship free and proceeded to Kiel where the Christopher was inspected for damage.  No reports of injuries or pollution released. The Christopher was en route to Bremerhaven from Gdynia.

Rita

Rita

Rita

The 132 meter long container ship Rita allided with the 333 meter long  container ship Cap San Augustin in Hamburg, Germany.  The Rita was being shifted from the terminal to the quay when it struck the Cap san Augustin. The Rita sustained a dent along the starboard side of its wheelhouse with the Cap San Augustin only with slight scratches. Both vessels were detained by the water police until an investigation could be completed. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

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