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Windea Three

Windea Three

Windea Three

On December 6, the 26 meter long supply vessel Windea Three ran aground on Scharhörn Reef near Cuxhaven, Germany.  The Windea Three was underway to Cuxhaven when it struck the edge of the bar. The crew notified authorities with the local DGzRS lifeboat responding.  A nearby vessel also responded to the scene and was able to tow the Windea Three off the bar.  The lifeboat escorted both vessels back to Cuxhaven. No reports of injuries to the seven crew on board the Windea Three.  Reports state the Windea Three sustained some hull damage and entered a shipyard for repairs.

Cuxhaven Allision

Cuxhaven Allision

Photo: cn-online.de
Photo: cn-online.de

The 135 meter long, 9200 dwt freighter Merweborg allided with the 154 meter long, 7261 dwt ro-ro freighter Caroline Russ while attempting to dock at Steubenhöft in Cuxhaven, Germany.  As the Merweborg berthed, it’s bow struck the port side of the Caroline Russ along with the quay causing the concrete to break apart.  Both vessels suffered significant damage with multiple hull punctures above the water line.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.  The water police has launched an investigation into the incident. The Merweborg had stopped in Cuxhaven to have a mechanic come on board  as it was proceeding from Carteya Guadarranque to Sundsvall.

Merweborg
Merweborg
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