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Hamburg Collision

Hamburg Collision

Ella
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The 80 meter long self-propelled barge Ella collided with the 144 meter long tanker Mar Elena 1 at Hamburg, Germany.  The Ella was proceeding from a quay into the turning basin when it was spotted by the Mar Elena 1.  The tanker reversed engines and turned hard to port to avoid the collision, but it still swiped the barge with its forepeak.  The Ella sustained multiple hull breaches and its cargo holds began to flood.  Authorities quickly responded to the scene with dewatering pumps.  Pumps ran continuously while several other barges were brought to the scene to help lighter the Ella’s cargo of 1100 tons of wheat. Divers were later able to make temporary repairs to allow the Ella to proceed to a shipyard. The Mar Elena 1 was allowed to proceed on its voyage to Oxelösund. The water police has launched an investigation into the incident. Reports state that alcohol and drug tests were negative.

Dresden Express

Dresden Express

DRESDEN_EXPRESS

The 294 meter long, 67713 dwt container ship Dresden Express went aground on the Elbe near the Oste estuary.  The Dresden Express had departed from the container terminal in Hamburg when it had suffered rudder failure while passing another vessel.  The Dresden Express dropped anchor but became stuck in the low tide.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.  Several tugs were able to refloat the Dresden Express on the following high tide.   After inspection and an investigation, the vessel was allowed to proceed on to its destination to Rotterdam.

 

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