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Collision on Kiel Canal

Collision on Kiel Canal

Three vessels collided in dense fog passing through the Kiel Canal near Fischerhütte, Germany. The 89 meter long tanker Kösterberg, the 100 meter long cargo vessel Grona Aalsum and the 131 meter long  cargo vessel Prince of Seas scraped against each other as the passed in the fog.  The Kösterberg was pushed onto pilings along the embankment.  Neither of the three vessels sustained any damage.  The Kösterberg proceeded to Kiel to be surveyed while the Gorna Aalsum and Prince of Seas arrived in Brunsbüttel to be inspected.  All the vessels were allowed to proceed on the voyages a short time later.

Sten Baltic

Sten Baltic

The 144 meter long, 16613 dwt tanker Sten Baltic went aground on the Kiel Canal near Fischerhutte, Germany.   The tanker had lost power after a crewman had disengaged the propulsion system disabling the vessel of its power or steering.   The tanker was able to restore power a short time later and proceeded to refloat itself.   The Sten Baltic then proceeded to Brunsbüttel where it berthed to be inspected for any damage.   The vessel was allowed to continue on its voyage to Amsterdam from Ventspils with its cargo of diesel fuel.   No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.