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Hanoi

Hanoi

Hanoi

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.

Taifun

Taifun

 

Taifun
Photo: mopo.de

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.

Bomar Moon

Bomar Moon

Bomar-Moon

The 81 meter long general cargo vessel Bomar Moon ran aground on the Köhlbrand, an anabranch of the Unterelbe River, off Hamburg, Germany. The Bomar Moon had departed from a nearby oil plant when it suffered a power blackout.  The crew performed an emergency anchor, but the cargo the vessel struck bottom.  A nearby tug was able to refloat the Bomar Moon and proceeded to Steinwerder aided by two police boats.  No reports of injuries. The cargo vessel was detained while divers inspected the hull for damage.