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Willi Abicht

Willi Abicht

Willi Abicht

On the afternoon of July 14, the 18 meter long self-propelled passenger ship Willi Abicht (MMSI: 211184720) allided on the Elbe River with the 400 meter long, 197087 dwt container ship Cosco Shipping Capricorn (IMO: 9783514)  in the port of Hamburg, Germany.  The Willi Abicht was proceeding through the container terminal when it suffered rudder failure and drifted into the moored container ship.

Cosco Shipping Capricorn

The water police stated the Willi Abicht had sustained some damage, but was in no danger of sinking and no pollution was released. Two passengers were slightly injured during the incident. The Cosco Shipping Capricorn only sustained minor paint scrapes from the incident.  The passenger ship was taken under tow to a nearby shipyard for repairs.

CMA CGM Ermitage

CMA CGM Ermitage

CMA CGM Ermitage

On May 11, the 205 meter long, 31032 dwt container ship CMA CGM Ermitage (IMO: 9961295) allided with a quay on the Elbe River in Hamburg, Germany. The CMA CGM Ermitage departed from Bremerhaven bound for Hamburg when it had to avoid a collision with a small motor yacht and struck a quay.  Reports state the quay wall and an gantry crane were damaged from the incident. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Venture

Venture

Venture
Photo: mopo.de

On the afternoon of March 18, the 72 meter long, 2366 dwt cargo vessel Venture (IMO: 9030503) ran aground on the Elbe just  outside of Hamburg, Germany. The Venture had suffered engine problems and went adrift. The cargo vessel drifted until its stranded in shallow water. Authorities were alerted and dispatched multiple tugs to the scene. Reports state the tugs were successful and towed the Venture back to Hamburg.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.