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Allisions in Kiel Canal

Allisions in Kiel Canal

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The 148 meter long container ship DS Agility allided with pilings near Schülp, Germany in the Kiel Canal.  The DS Agility was en route to Riga from Rotterdam when it lost power and struck the pilings.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.  The water police launched an investigation into the incident.

Passaat-1042522The 82 meter long cargo vessel Passaat allided with the lock gate at Brunsbüttel, Germany. The Passaat was en route to Vierow from Grimsby in ballast when it entered the lock.  Strong winds was pushing the vessel towards the gate when the bow thruster failed.   The gate suffered significant damage while the Passaat sustained minor damage to its bow.  The vessel dropped anchor at Rügen where divers will survey its hull.

Johanna-1187051The 121 meter long container ship Johanna allided with the jetty at Brunsbüttel, Germany.  The Johanna was caught by a wind gust while leaving the lock when it struck the jetty.  The jetty suffered on minor damage.  No injuries or pollution released. The Johanna was en route to Antwerp from Kokkola.  The water police has launched an investigation into the incident.

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Collision in Houston Channel

Collision in Houston Channel

Photo: USCG
Photo: USCG

The 119 meter long, 12005 dwt cargo vesesl Genius Star VII collided with an oil barge in the Houston Channel.  The oil barge, loaded with 38100 tons of fuel oil, slammed into the port side of the Genius Star VII.  The  Genius Star VII suffered a gash above the waterline on the portside hull.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.  The Genius Star VII was leaving Houston with a cargo of grain before the collision.  The cause of the incident is under investigation.

 

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Sea Breeze

Sea Breeze

Photo: RNLI Lizard
Photo: RNLI Lizard


The 87 meter long, 3015 dwt cargo vessel Sea Breeze  sent out a distress call off the Lizard Peninsula off Falmouth after the vessel began to sink.   The Sea Breeze was carrying 2750 tons of limestone  bound for Shoreham when it suffered water ingress in the engine room.  The vessel’s pumps were unable to control the flooding and the crew requested assistance.  The RNLI lifeboats and coastguard helicopters were dispatched to the scene.   Additional pumps were delivered, but were unable to stop the flooding.  The five crew from the Sea Breeze were transferred off the sinking ship.  The salvage tug Vortex from Falmouth and HMS Tyne were reported standing by the Sea Breeze.

 

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