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Sans Souci

Sans Souci

Sans Souci
Photo: kn-online.de

On the early morning of January 1, the 82 meter long self-propelled passenger ship Sans Souci (MMSI: 269055879) collided with a pilot boat on the Elbe River near the entrance to the lock to the Kiel Canal at Brunsbüttel, Germany. The Sans Souci was headed to Kiel from Hamburg with 69 passengers and 23 crew when it approached Brunsbüttel.  Conditions were rough on the Elbe with winds reaching 40 knots and waves around 3 meters making the transfer of a pilot quite difficult.  During the transfer of the pilot, the pilot boat bumped into the Sans Souci resulting in multiple cabin windows being smashed.  Water began to flood the unoccupied passenger cabins.  To slow down the water ingress, the vessel entered the southern Brunsbüttel lock.

The vessel would pass into the Kiel Canal where authorities detained the Sans Souci until repairs could be completed. Afterward being certified seaworthy, the vessel proceeded on its journey to Kiel.  One passenger would not continue on the journey suffering shock during the incident. Reports state the vessel will require additional cleanup for those cabins that suffered water ingress.

 

 

Belleza

Belleza

Belleza
photo: mopo.de

On the evening of September 19, the 80 meter long self-propelled barge Belleza (MMSI: 211265330) ran aground on the Elbe River near Hamburg, Germany. The Belleza, loaded with 100 tons of scrap metal, had run aground just as it tried to depart from the harbor and suffered water ingress.  The crew alerted authorities who dispatched a response team to the scene.  The local fire brigade found the vessel in a nearly sinking condition with its engine room flooded.  Pumps were used to dewater the Belleza while 2 tugs pulled the vessel into deeper water.

Belleza
Photo: news5.de

Authorities stated the cause of the water ingress was not caused by a leak and the Belleza was allowed to continue on its voyage. The water police has launched an investigation into the incident.  There were no reports of injuries to the 5 crew on board and no pollution was released.

 

 

Wilson Gdynia

Wilson Gdynia

Wilson Gdynia

On the afternoon of July 30, the 88 meter long, 3632 dwt cargo vessel Wilson Gdynia (IMO: 9056064) allided on the Elbe River at Brunsbüttel, Germany.  The Wilson Gdynia was approaching the locks to the Kiel Canal in Brunsbüttel when it struck the jetty to the entrance to the small locks.  Details to the extent of damage was not disclosed.  The Wilson Gdynia was reported detained by the water police in Brunsbüttel while the incident is being investigated. No reports of injuries or pollution released.