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Adler I

Adler I

The 14 meter long ferry Adler I went aground on the Kiel Canal near Holtenau, Germany.   The vessel was en route from Wik when it attempted to berth.   Two earlier attempts had missed the pier and the third attempt ran the vessel onto the embankment.   The vessel was able to refloat itself and later docked.   The water police conducted an investigation with drug and alcohol tests negative.   The Adler I will be inspected for damage by divers the next day.   No reports of injuries or pollution being released.

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Palabora Allision

Palabora Allision

The 133 meter long, 10000 dwt heavy-lift vessel Palabora struck the lock wall in the Kiel Canal near Holtenau, Germany.  The Palabora had suffered engine failure before alliding with the lock.  The Palabora was inspected and was allowed to proceed to Hamburg.  The lock was closed for an hour to assess any damage.  No reports of injuries or pollution being released.

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Collision off Holtenau

Collision off Holtenau

The 81 meter long, 2300 dwt freighter Kovera collided with the 82 meter long, 2019 dwt freighter Ida in dense fog off Holtenau, Germany.  Both vessels were approaching the locks to the Kiel Canal when the Kovera struck the Ida.   Both vessels sustained significant damage.  The Ida proceeded to Heikendorf for anchorage while the Kovera remained at Holtenau for inspection.  Both vessels are expected to make repairs at the shipyard in Kiel.  No reports of injuries or pollution being released.  The water police are conducting an investigation.  The exact cause of the collision was not reported.

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