The 132 meter long, 82908 dwt container ship Merwedijk became disabled at Cuxhaven. The container ship had left the quay bound for Rotterdam when it suffered engine failure and power blackout. The Merwedijk attempted to slow down by dropping anchor but drifted into a jetty. The jetty was damaged in the allision while the Merwedijk sustained minimal damage. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The Merwedijk was allowed to continue its voyage the next day.
The 142 meter long, 9654 dwt container ship Hanse Spirit became disabled on the Elbe River after suffering an engine failure. The vessel dropped anchor and requested assistance. A tug towed the Hanse Spirit to Cuxhaven where it berthed and will undergo repairs. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.
The 133 meter long, 12600 dwt freighter Abu Rdees suffered a fire while proceeding on the outer Elbe River. The Abu Rdees was proceeding in ballast between Klaipeda and Bremen when a fire broke out in the crew’s accomodation section of the vessel. The vessel sent out a distress call with the DGzRS lifeboat from Cuxhaven responding. The crew of the Abu Rdees was able to get the fire under control. Five of the 37 men on board were injured by smoke inhalation. The freighter was able to moor at Neuwerk where local firefighters and emergency crews boarded the vessel. No details on the extent of damage the fire caused on the freighter.
