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Photo: politiken.dk
Photo: politiken.dk

The 171 meter long, 20316 dwt container ship Empire went aground near Anholt Østrev, Denmark.   The container vessel was proceeding to Bremerhaven from Gdynia when it went aground into shallow water.   Authorities dispatched a patrol boat along with an anti pollution vessel to monitor the situation.  The Empire was able to be refloated a short time later and proceeded to Pakhusbugt where divers will inspect the hull for damage.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.  Reports state the crew of the Empire had veered off course due to a malfunction with their GPS equipement.   The crew had been warned by two other vessels that it was in danger of going aground  when it was spotted the container ship’s course on radar.  Reports state the crew ignored the warnings and continued on its course until it went aground.

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Kiel Canal Collision

Kiel Canal Collision

Empire
Photo: shipspotting.com

The 171 meter long, 20316 dwt container ship Empire collided with the 139 meter long, 13059 dwt container ship Herm Kiepe in the Kiel Canal near the locks at Brunsbüttel, Germany.   The Empire was entering the canal when struck the Herm Kiepe which had been waiting to enter the locks.  The Empire suffered hull damage on its port side while the Herm Kiepe suffered only minor damage.  No reports of injuries on either vessel.  Several containers  on the Empire were damaged including three containers that fell overboard.   One container landed onto the bow of the Herm Kiepe while the others fell into the canal.   Traffic was stopped to large vessels while authorities dispatched vessels with sonar equipment to search for the missing containers.  The Empire proceeded to Brunsbüttel where water police detained the vessel while they conduct an investigation.   The Herm Kiepe was allowed to proceed on its voyage to  Hamburg.   The Empire was en route from Hamburg heading for Gdynia.

 

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Tourists Wade Ashore

Tourists Wade Ashore

Photo: Sleeping Bear Dune Cruises

The 60 foot tour boat Picture Rocks with 61 passengers became disabled while sailing near Empire, Michigan.   A wave struck the tour boat smashing a window and shorting out the electronics.   The vessel contacted the Coast Guard who dispatched a helicopter to the scene.  With their assistance, the vessel was beached and passengers waded ashore.   Two passengers had to be airlifted to safety after sustaining a shoulder injury.     No reports of pollution.   At the time of the incident, there were waves 2 to 4 feet in height.

Raw Video from Coast Guard on You Tube

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