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Hai 4

Hai 4

Hai 4
Photo: nwzonline.de

On the afternoon of November 21, the 24 meter long fishing vessel Hai 4 (MMSI: 211228840) sank in the Ems-Jade Canal near the Wiesbadenbrücke in Wilhelmshaven, Germany. Reports state nearby residents heard a loud bang as the mooring lines of the Hai 4 broke as the vessel sunk to the bottom of canal. The local fire brigade deployed booms around the Hai 4 to contain oil and fuel pollution that has leaked out. The pollution is being pumped from the surface to prevent it spreading further.

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Authorities state the vessel had been unmanned and moored for sometime before it sank. The Hai 4 had been monitored by authorities and had planned an inspection before the vessel sank. Currently, there is a search to find who is the current owner who will be held liable for the costs from the incident.  The port authority stated a crane will be needed to lift and remove the fishing vessel from the canal.

The Hai 4 was built in 1943 as a fishing trawler.  The vessel had been used to carry passengers up to 2022 when the vessel was sold to its current owners.

Kehrheim

Kehrheim

Kehrheim
Photo: kreiszeitung.de

On the morning of November 3, the 24 meter long motor vessel Kehrheim sprung a leak in the Baltic Sea while berth at Burgstaaken, Germany. Reports state the Kehrheim had partially sank during the night after the bilge pump had failed. The local fire brigade was called out which brought dewatering pumps to the scene. Fire fighters deployed a boom around the vessel to contain any pollution while 4 dewatering pumps were able to contain the flooding.  After several hours, the Kehrheim was stable and the bilge pump would be repaired.  No reports of injuries.

 

 

Tokaj 1

Tokaj 1

Tokaj 1
Photo: swr.de

On the morning of October 25,  the  77 meter long self-propelled barge Tokaj 1 ran aground on the Moselle River near Koblenz, Germany. The Tokaj 1 departed from Frankfurt with a cargo of 980 tons of talc when it attempted to maneuver and struck the river bank with its bow. The bow hull sustained a 20 cm hole allowing uncontrolled water ingress.

The Tokaj 1 was able to proceed to a nearby pier where it moored. The Koblenz Fire brigade was alerted and proceeded to the scene. Fire fighters brought pumps to dewater the vessel. Divers could not make repairs due to the strong current.

Authorities have stated another vessel will be used to lighter the cargo off the Tokaj 1 then repairs can be made to the bow. No reports of injuries or pollution released.