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Stadt Heilbronn

Stadt Heilbronn

Stadt Heilbronn
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On the afternoon of January 20, the 105 meter long self-propelled barge Stadt Heilbronn (MMSI: 211495540) allided on the Neckar River near Heilbronn-Horkheim, Germany.  The Stadt Heilbronn was headed to Ludwigshafen from Gundelsheim when it struck an open floodgate as it attempted to pass underneath it. While the gate and vessel sustained only minor damage, the vessel’s vehicle was damaged.  The vehicle had been secured on aft deck which sat too high and unable to pass under the gate. The vehicle was nearly pushed off the stern of the Stadt Heilbronn. Fortunately the crew was able to secure it before it went overboard.

Stadt Heilbronn
Photo: swr.de

The vessel contacted authorities who arrived on scene after the incident. The water police launched an investigation and found the vessel had not sufficient ballast to allow it to pass under the gate. Reports state the master of the Stadt Heilbronn received a warning and may have been issued a fine for the incident.

Eco Ponente

Eco Ponente

Eco Ponente

On noon on January 18, the 148 meter long, 13661 dwt container ship Eco Ponente (IMO: 9985966) allided on the Kiel Canal at Kiel, Germany. The container ship was head to Rotterdam from Riga when it entered the only operational lock in Kiel. The vessel’s sister ship, the Eco Ostro, had allided with the other lock chamber the prior day resulting in that lock being closed to traffic.  As the Eco Ponente entered the lock it struck the lock gate partially tearing the fenders.  The Eco Ponente only sustained minor scratches.  After an inspection and an investigation by the water police, the container ship was allowed to proceed under its own power.  Authorities have not disclosed the extent of damage to the lock gate, but have stated the damage would be repaired.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Eco Ostro

Eco Ostro

Eco Ostro

On January 17, the 148 meter long, 13686 dwt container ship Eco Ostro (IMO: 9959565) allided in the Kiel Canal in Kiel, Germany. The Eco Ostro departed from Kotka when it entered into north lock when it struck the lock wall.  The Eco Ostro sustained only slight paint damage, but the lock had part of the wall collapsed into the lock. Due to the severity of damage to the lock, authorities closed the lock to traffic. Divers would later inspect the lock for damage. The Eco Ostro was detained for a few hours while the water police conducted an investigation into the incident.  Reports state the vessel was able to continue on its journey and arrived in Antwerp.