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Eventin

Eventin

Eventin
Photo: havariekommando.de

On the afternoon of January 10, the 274 meter long, 46578 dwt tanker Eventin (IMO: 9308065) became disabled on the Baltic Sea some 14 miles north of Rügen Island, Germany. The tanker had departed from Ust-Luga bound for Port Said with 99,000 tons of crude oil when it suffered main engine failure and power blackout. Unable to restart the engine, the Eventin went adrift. German authorities deployed the support vessel Arkona (IMO: 9285811) and the tug Bremen Fighter (IMO: 9321287) to take the tanker under tow.

By the evening of January 10, the tug Bremen Fighter had taken the Eventin under tow.  Reports state that two additional tugs were en route to assist with towing operations. Reports state there was rough conditions in the area with waves reaching 3 meters. Authorities have not released where the tanker will be towed. The tanker could towed either to Rostock, Swinemünde or another nearby port. No injuries to the 24 crew on board or1 pollution released.

Reports state the Eventin is part of the Russian shadow fleet which operate with their AIS off and known to be in unseaworthy condition. German authorities state they have concern these vessel pose a threat to critical infrastructure and the environment.

Madicken

Madicken

Madicken
Photo: tagesschau.de

Just after midnight on January 2, the 88 meter long, 3785 dwt cargo vessel Madicken (IMO: 9195755) allided with the lock gate on the Kiel Canal at Brunsbüttel, Germany. The Madicken was proceeding from Hamburg to Klaipeda when it suffered engine failure at the entrance to the north lock. The vessel attempted to drop anchor as part of emergency measures, but the Madicken still struck the lock gate. The lock gate was sustained a 9 meter wide dent with parts stoved-in a full 2 meters. Reports state the lock chamber floor may also be damaged from the vessel’s anchor. There were no injuries.

The Madicken only sustained minor damage and proceeded out of the lock and moored nearby.  Authorities detained the cargo vessel until it could be inspected further.  Traffic through the north lock was halted as could no longer be used and will be out of service for some considerable time. The incident is under investigation.

Linah

Linah

Linah
Photo: mopo.de

On the afternoon of December 18, the 86 meter long self-propelled barge Linah (MMSI: 211476540) caught fire while moored on the Elbe River at Köhlfleet, Germany. The Linah had been at moored at a jetty with 1000 tons of gypsum when a fire broke out in the vessel’s engine room. The local fire brigade arrived on scene and found the Linah engine room ablaze. Reports state multiple vessels along with 70 fire fighters were involved in extinguishing the fire. There were no injuries reported.  Extent of damage to the vessel was not disclosed.

Linah