On the evening of September 11, the 25 meter long two masted schooner Amazone (IMO: 8136867) allided in the Bay of Kiel at Kiel, Germany. The Amazone was maneuvering in the Germania harbour when it’s bow sprit struck a bridge. Authorities stated damage was light with portion of the rail of the bridge only requiring repairs. The bridge remained in operating condition while repairs to the rail and lights. There were no reports of injuries or pollution released.
On the afternoon of September 8, the 133 meter long, 9000 dwt cargo vessel Eco Triumph (IMO: 9938717) became disabled on the Kiel Canal near Dükerswisch, Germany. The Eco Triumph was bound to Świnoujście from Cape Town with a cargo of turbine blades when it suffered engine failure. Authorities dispatched tugs to tow the cargo vessel back to Brunsbüttel. Reports state the vessel will be allowed to proceed to Kiel only if accompanied by a tug, but the vessel was last reported still at Brunsbüttel on September 10. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
On the afternoon of August 31, the 113.5 meter long, 7670 dwt cargo vessel Iris I (IMO: 9341172) allided in the Jade Bight at Wilhelmshaven, Germany. The Iris I, loaded with gravel, approached the sea locks at Wilhelmshaven when an operational error was made by the master of the vessel. The error caused an engine failure on the cargo vessel resulting in the bow of the Iris I striking the sea lock. The sea lock suffered only minor damage, but the bulbous bow of the Iris I was partially crushed. However, the cargo vessel was able to proceed under its own power to its berth.
After the incident, the water police launched an investigation. The Iris I was inspected and the vessel was detained. No reports of injuries or pollution released.