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Conmar Avenue

Conmar Avenue

Conmar Avenue

The 151 meter long, 10585 dwt container ship Conmar Avenue allided with a canal gate in the Kiel Canal at Holtenau, Germany. The Conmar Avenue was headed to Hamburg from Rauma when it entered the lock at Kiel-Holtenau. The boxship approached the lock at low speed, but limited visibility resulted in the Conmar Avenue striking the tail gate.

Authorities detained the vessel while they conducted an investigation into the incident. A few hours later the Conmar Avenue was allowed to continue on its voyage to Hamburg. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Solero Stuck

Solero Stuck

Photo: kn-online.de
Photo: kn-online.de

The 150 meter long tanker Solero allided with a lock gate to the entrance to the Kiel Canal at Holtenau, Germany.  The Solero had suffered an engine failure while mooring and  remained stuck in the lock during the night as repairs to the lock could not be made until the following day.   The northern lock was reopened to avoid a total closure to traffic.  A crane and work boat were brought to the scene to make emergency repairs.  No reports of injuries and no pollution was released.

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Damsterdijk

Damsterdijk


The 90 meter long, 4450 dwt freighter Damsterdijk became disabled in the Kiel Canal after leaving Holtenau Lock. The vessel had suffered engine failure and the crew were unable to restart the engine. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The Damsterdijk was towed to Rendsburg, Germany.