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Fortunagracht

Fortunagracht

Photo: forum-schiff.de
Photo: forum-schiff.de

The 137 meter long freighter Fortunagracht allided while entering the Kiel Canal at Brunsbüttel, Germany.  The Fortunagracht was attempting to enter the lock when it struck against the lock wall.  The vessel suffered 10 meter long dent along its port side.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.  The water police launched an investigation into the incident.  The Fortunagracht was allowed to proceed on to Sundsvall.

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Fortunagracht

Fortunagracht

Photo: nieuwsblad.be

The 137 meter long freighter Fortunagracht suffered water ingress while moored at Antwerp, Belgium.  The freighter had suffered a leak in the cargo hold causing the vessel to list to port against the quay.    The local fire brigade along with two tugs assisted keeping the Fortunagracht while the crew made repairs.   Reports state a portion of the cargo had fallen into the hold piercing the hull.   No reports of injuries or pollution released.

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