The 132 meter long container ship Rita allided with the 333 meter long container ship Cap San Augustin in Hamburg, Germany. The Rita was being shifted from the terminal to the quay when it struck the Cap san Augustin. The Rita sustained a dent along the starboard side of its wheelhouse with the Cap San Augustin only with slight scratches. Both vessels were detained by the water police until an investigation could be completed. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
The 88 meter long general cargo ship Hanoi ran aground at the entrance of the Neuhöfer Canal in Hamburg, Germany. The Hanoi was proceeding from Hvide Sande in dense fog when the vessel ran onto the embankement and a sheet pile wall. The stem of the vessel sustained damage 4 meters along the starboard and 3 meters along the port side. The hull at the forepeak suffered a crack and water ingress. The vessel’s pump was able to contain the flooding. The piling also sustained some damage. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The water police detained the Hanoi and launched an investigation into the incident.
On October 20, the 80 meter long self-propelled barge Taifun allided with a bridge over the Elbe River near Hamburg, Germany. The Taifun was passing under the bridge when the wheelhouse struck the bridge span. The Taifun’s wheelhouse was destroyed and one crewman suffered slight injuries. The crewman was later taken to hospital. The bridge sustained a dent, but no structural damage was found during an inspection. Reports state the allision was due to the extremely high water which was one meter higher than normal.
