The 193 meter long, 3752 dwt passenger ship Aidacara allided with a pier near Hamburg, Germany. The Aidacara suffered a dent in the hull near the stern of the vessel. The Aidacara was taken under tow back to port to be inspected. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
The 75 meter long, 1537 dwt freighter Magda D allided with the 175 meter long, 29040 dwt tanker Maersk Barry in the Neuhofer Canal at Hamburg, Germany. The Magda D was proceeding in the canal with a pilot when it lost control and struck the port side of the Maersk Barry. The Magda D suffered damage to its railing and hatches while the Maersk Barry hull was dented. No injuries reported. The Magda D was able to proceed on its voyage to Luebeck. Reports state the probable cause of the allision was due to the strong current in the canal at the time of incident.
The 85 meter long, 3680 dwt freighter Anmiro caught fire while berthed in Hamburg, Germany. The fire started in the cargo of 1500 tons of cellulose. The crew requested assistance from the local fire department who dispatched 80 men to the scene. Reports state the fire was difficult with cranes unloading cargo that had not caught fire first. Fire fighters were able to contain the blaze to the hold only after flooding the hold with water. No reports of injuries or pollution being released.
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