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Heinrich Ehler

Heinrich Ehler

The 168 meter long, 17861 dwt container ship Heinrich Ehler allided with the lock at the Kiel Canal at Brunsbuettel, Germany.  The vessel was leaving the lock when the bow thruster malfunctioned causing the stern to strike the side of the lock.  The lock wall suffered some damage while the container ship suffered only slight damage.  No reports of injuries or pollution being released.  The water police conducted an investigation and allowed the Heinrich Ehler to continue on to Rotterdam.

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Three Allisions at Brunsbuettel

Three Allisions at Brunsbuettel

Three vessels suffered an allision while tranversing the northern lock on the Kiel Canal at Brunsbuettel.  The 14200 dwt container vessel struck the construction first.  Neither the lock or the vessel suffered any damage.  Next the 89 meter long, 3714 dwt freighter Nordgard hit the construction works.  The Nordgard and the lock was undamaged. Finally, the 140 meter long, 11023 dwt container ship Hanse Courage missed the construction and struck the gate.  The Hanse Courage had minimal damage, but the lock gate was damaged.  No reports of injuries or pollution being released in all three incidents.

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Kiel Canal Collision

Kiel Canal Collision

 

At the Holtenau locks of the Kiel Canal, the 17,861 dwt boxship Heinrich Ehler collided with the 4550 dwt freighter Stroombank.   The Heinrich Ehler was heading toward’s the open lock gate.   The Ehler’s master had been warned to wait before proceeding into the lock, but ignored the warnings.  When the Ehler entered the lock, it was going too quickly and there was no room for it to stop.    Thus, the boxship struck the stern of the Stroombank causing considerable damage to the Stroombank.   The master of the Heinrich Ehler was removed and handed over to authorities.    The Stoombank was detained to determine if the vessel was safe to proceed.   The Stoombank was scheduled to Bandirma, Turkey from Holtenauer.  The Heinrich Ehler was allowed to proceed to Rotterdam.  Authorities have asked a medical examination of the Heinrich Ehler to see if Alcohol was a factor.

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