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Collision at Hamburg

Collision at Hamburg

The 168 meter long container ship Charlotta collided with the 140 meter long, 11000 dwt container ship Hanse Confidence while docking at Hamburg, Germany.  The Charlotta suffered a technical fault before it rammed the stem of the Hanse Confidence.   The Hanse Confidence suffered extensive damage as the hull was punctured allowing water ingress into the generator and engine rooms.   The Hanse Confidence began to heel and looked as the vessel was going to sink.   However, the emergency services responded quickly.   Pumps were placed on board while containers were unloaded from the deck.   Both operations allowed the Hanse Confidence to sit higher in the water.   When they completed, the hull damage was lifted 50 inches above the waterline.  No reports of injuries.   The Hanse Confidence was towed to Norderwerft Reiherstieg.    The water police is conducting an investigation into the incident.

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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.