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Cable Vigilance

Cable Vigilance

Cable Vigilance
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On March 8, the 99 meter long, 4312 dwt cable laying vessel Cable Vigilance (IMO: 9329930) allided on the Kiel Canal at Holtenau, Germany.  The Cable Vigilance was conducting a maneuver at too fast of speed when it struck several floating fenders in front of the southern lock. Reports state the fenders were destroyed, but there were no reports of injuries or pollution released. Authorities stated the Cable Vigilance should have staffed the bridge wing to ensure a better view of the vessel and mooring lines.

Cable Vigilance

Delphis Bothnia

Delphis Bothnia

Delphis Bothnia
Photo: forum-schiff.de

The 177 meter long, 24700 dwt container ship Delphis Bothnia allided with the lock wall on the Kiel Canal at Kiel-Holtenau, Germany. The Delphis Bothnia was headed to Gdynia from Rotterdam when the boxship’s port bow struck the lock wall. The vessel sustained minor scratches and dents above the waterline. The lock also sustained some damage. No reports of injuries.

Authorities detained the vessel for a short period while they conducted an investigation into the incident. Reports state the Delphis Bothnia proceeded on its voyage a few hours later. No reports of pollution released.

Mosvik

Mosvik

Mosvik
Photo: forum-schiff.de

The 82 meter long cargo vessel Mosvik became disabled just outside the Kiel Canal near Holtenau, Germany. The Mosvik was headed to Creeksea from Riga with a cargo of plywood when it lost stability. The Mosvik heeled over to 30 degrees to port and threaten to capsize. The 12 crew on board sent out a distress call and attempted to right the cargo vessel by dropping part of deckload of plywood.

Multiple tugs along with patrol vessels, DGzRS lifeboat and a crane vessel arrived on scene. While some vessels attempted to recover the deck cargo, others assisted the Mosvik crew in stabilizing the vessel. Traffic was halted on the canal until the cargo was recovered. The operation lasted 6 hours before all the cargo was secured. The Mosvik was later escorted by a tug to Kiel. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.