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Collisions on Kiel Canal

Collisions on Kiel Canal

The 72 meter long, 1816 dwt freighter Perseus collided with the 33 meter long, 366 gt tug Westsund on the Kiel Canal.  The Perseus was en route to Hamburg from Oxelosund in the Kiel Canal when a barge being towed by the tugs Westsund and Vorwarts had swung perpendicular to the fairway.  The freighter attempted to avoid the barge, but struck the port side of the Westsund.  The barge continued forward and struck the stern of the Westsund.  Both the Perseus and Westsund suffered some hull damage.  No reports of injuries.  The barge was berthed at Rendsburg for repairs.  The Perseus proceeded to Brunsbüttel where it also entered a yard for repairs.

 

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Algoma Spirit

Algoma Spirit

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The 222 meter long, 34685 dwt bulk freighter Algoma Spirit became disabled on the St. Lawrence River near Dark Island, New York.  The vessel had lost power when its generator was overloaded.   The Algoma Spirit dropped anchor near the navigation channel until the crew could make repairs.   No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.  Reports state the Algoma Spirit was able to continue on its voyage later the same day.

 

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Stove Trader

Stove Trader

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The 186 meter long, 46223 dwt bulk freighter Stove Trader caught fire while at the port of Aqaba, Jordan. The Stove Trader was unloading it’s cargo of wood when a fire broke out.  The crew and local firefighters were able to extinguish the blaze.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.   Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.  No further details reported.

 

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