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Hanni

Hanni

Hanni
Photo: welt.de

The 118 meter long container ship Hanni ran aground on the Elbe near Mühlenberger Hole, Germany. The Hanni departed Hamburg for Bremerhaven and was heading to the North Sea when it suffered engine failure while between Blankenese and Finkenwerder.  The Hanni drifted before running aground near the south shore.

Hanni
Photo: mopo.de

A tug was dispatched and was unable to refloat the boxship.  A second attempt failed to free the Hanni even with an additional tug and the rising tide.  The Hanni was finally freed 12 hours later with four tugs. The Hanni proceeded to Hamburg. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. 

Delamar

Delamar

Delamar
Photo: forum-schiff.de

The 88 meter long cargo vessel Delamar became disabled near the entrance to the locks of the Kiel Canal at Brunsbüttel, Germany. The cargo vessel was headed to Södertalke from Plymouth when it suffered engine failure near the locks. The crew quickly responded and avoided collision with the locks by conducting an emergency anchoring. Authorities dispatched two tugs and towed the Delamar to Brunsbüttel. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Dumai Line 3

Dumai Line 3

Dumai Line 3
Photo: utusanriau.co

The 38 meter long, 259 dwt high speed ferry Dumai Line 3 ran aground in the Malacca Strait off Pulau Pedang Island, Indonesia. The Dumai Line 3 was headed to Dumai from Pulau Sambu when it suffered engine failure and power blackout. The ferry drifted until it grounded in the sand just off the beach.  Passengers were safely transferred off the ferry and taken ashore.  Divers will inspect the hull before salvage will refloat the ferry on the next high tide. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.  Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.