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Marcelina Allision

Marcelina Allision

The 67 meter long, 851 dwt inland freighter Marcelina allided with the pier in the port of Hamburg, Germany.   The Marcelina had been detained by strong winds in the area, when the vessel rammed against the quay wall.   The result was severe damage to the Marcelina’s bow including a hole below the water line.   The vessel began to fill with water.   The Marcelina contacted local authorities who were able to bring the flooding under control.  The water police is conducting an investigation into the incident.  No reports of injuries or pollution being released.

Photos of the incident at http://www.nonstopnews.de/galerie/13717

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Oorkaten Fire

Oorkaten Fire

The 29 meter long ferry Oortkaten suffered a fire in the engine room while berthed at a pier in Hamburg, Germany.   The local fire brigade was called out who were able to extinguish the fire.   Reports state the fire was caused by faulty wiring.  No passengers were on board at the time of the fire.

Flottbek Aground

Flottbek Aground

The 15933 dwt boxship Flottbek had left Hamburg bound for Klaipeda when it went aground on the Elbe River near Lühe Sand, Germany.   The vessel was refloated later that day and proceeded back to Hamburg to be inspected. No reports of damage or pollution being release.  The Flottbek proceed the next day for Klaipeda.

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