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Kiel Canal Collision

Kiel Canal Collision

Essence

On the morning of February 6, the 168 meter long, 21298 dwt container ship Essence (IMO: 9491496)  collided with the 142 meter long, 9516 dwt container ship X-Press Mülhacen (IMO: 9365960) on the Kiel Canal next to the Holtenau locks at Kiel, Germany. The Essence, en route to Rotterdam from Kotka, was exiting out of the south lock in thick fog when it scraped against the X-Press Mülhacen as it was attempting to enter the north lock. Both vessels were detained while the water police launched an investigation into the incident. After the questioning and inspections were completed a few hours later, the Essence was allowed to proceed on its voyage. Reports state the X-Press Mülhacen was detained until the evening of February 6 before it could continue on its journey to Gdynia.  There were no reports of injuries or any pollution released.

X-Press Mülhacen

Ultra Infinity

Ultra Infinity

Ultra Infinity
Photo: kn-online.de

On the morning of October 23, the 200 meter long, 61,188 dwt bulk carrier Ultra Infinity (IMO: 9767481) ran aground on the Kiel Canal near Kiel, Germany. The Ultra Infinity was bound for the Baltic Sea when it veered off course in dense fog.  Conditions had visibility down to just 100 meters when the bulk carrier struck the canal’s north embankment. The vessel was able to free itself and proceeded to Kiel.  The vessel sustained no injuries, water ingress and no pollution was released.  Authorities halted traffic for a short period until the visibility improved. The bulk carrier proceeded on to Holtenau for further inspection. The incident is under investigation by the water police.

Bergen Troll

Bergen Troll

Bergen Troll
Photo: kn-online.de

The 59 meter long tanker Bergen Troll allided with the 30 meter long barge Hörn 20 in the port of Kiel, Germany. The Bergen Troll had suffered a technical fault with the steering causing the the tanker to strike the moored barge. Both vessels sustained significant damage.  The Bergen Troll was detained by the water police until an investigation could be completed over the incident. Another barge was dispatched to the replace the Hörn 20.  Reports state the Bergen Troll was permitted to continue on its voyage to Rostock a few days later.  No reports of injuries.