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Nordstjernen

Nordstjernen

Nordstjernen
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On the evening of August 19, the 80 meter long passenger ship Nordstjernen (IMO: 5255777) ran aground on the Warnow River at Warnemünde, Germany.  The Nordstjernen had been reversing out of its berth in Warnemünde when it suffered a mechanical malfunction. The passenger ship’s engine failed to respond to move forward and crashed into the embankment on the opposite side of the river and went aground. The crew was able to resolve the malfunction and proceeded under its own power back to is berth Warnemünde.

Nordstjernen
Photo: ostsee-zeitung.de

Authorities detained the Nordstjernen from further sailings and launched an investigation into the incident.  The tug Fairplay 55 (IMO: 9021124) took the Nordstjernen under tow to Rostock where it was inspected for damage and a technical safety survey before the vessel can continue on its voyage.  Initial reports state the malfunction was caused by the pneumatic control of the controllable-pitch propeller. No reports of injuries to 31 passengers on board  or pollution released.

Anna

Anna

Anna
Photo: ndr.de

On the afternoon of August 16, the 80 meter long self-propelled barge Anna (MMSI: 261182657) allided on the Hunte River near Oldenburg, Germany. The Anna struck a railway bridge between Oldenburg and Bremen with its wheelhouse. The Anna sustained severe damage to its wheelhouse, but no one was injured from the incident.

Anna

Authorities halted traffic on the bridge until it could be fully surveyed. An inspection found only minor paint scrapes was the limit of the damage to the bridge. Traffic on the bridge was restored 2 hours later. Reports state the incident was most likely due to the master of the Anna misjudged the clearance and had not lowered the wheelhouse enough to pass safely under the bridge. The water police has launched as an investigation into the incident.

Alvei

Alvei

Alvei
Photo: kn-online.de

On the afternoon of August 9, the 26 meter long 3-masted schooner Alvei (MMSI: 576054000) allided on the Baltic Sea at Eckernförde, Germany. The Alvei was conducting a maneuver to dock in the harbor when it struck the quay wall.  The vessel’s jib boom swung out and struck a power and water distribution box resulting in fountain of water reaching up to 5 meters high. Local utility workers were able to shut off the power and water a short time later.

Alvei

Damage to the Alvei had not been disclosed, but authorities were conducting a survey of the harbor and schooner. No reports of injuries and no pollution released. The Alvei was originally built as a fishing lugger in Scotland in 1920. The vessel was extensively re-rigged in 1986 with square sails on both of its forward masts.