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Hamburg

Hamburg

The 85 meter long self-propelled barge Hamburg went aground on the Ijssel River near Zutphen, Netherlands.   The vessel was riding high as it was proceeding with no cargo when it approached a bridge.   The vessel would not be able to pass safely underneath the bridge when the Hamburg suffered an engine failure.   The master swerved the Hamburg away from the bridge and went aground.   The Hamburg was refloated later the same day.   No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.

More Information at omroepgelderland.nl

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Hamburg Collision

Hamburg Collision

The 151 meter long container vessel Nordic Philip collided with the 134 meter long , 11400 dwt container vessel Anna Sirka at the Container Terminal Altenwerder in Hamburg, Germany.   The Nordic Philip struck the stern of the Anna Sirkka after suffering engine failure.  The damages estimated over 100,000 € to both vessels and the pier.  The second mate on the Nordic Philip was slightly injured during the incident and was taken to hospital.  He was later released the same day.  No reports of pollution being released.  The water police have detained both vessels while conducting an investigation into the incident.

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Elbe Collision

Elbe Collision

The 264 meter long, 51000 dwt container vessel CMA CGM Jamaica collided with the 89 meter long, 3280 dwt tanker Koesterberg on the Elbe River near Hamburg, Germany.  Both vessels were proceeding in a heavy fog when the Jamaica struck the port side of the Koesterberg’s hull.  The tanker suffered a 20 to 30 centimeter hole allowing  water ingress into the ballast tanks causing the vessel to develop a slight list.  No major damage to the CMA CGM Jamaica was reported. Both vessels were able to continue to a quay under their own power.  The tanker will pump out its cargo of fuel to another vessel to allow repair work.  No report of injuries or pollution being released.  An investigation into the incident is being conducted.

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