On the morning of November 3, the 90 meter long, 4618 dwt cargo vessel Linde (IMO: 9141352) ran aground on the Kiel Canal near Schafstedt, Germany. The Linde had suffered engine failure and drifted up onto the canal embankment. The cargo vessel remained stuck for about an hour before it was able to restart the engine and free itself. The Linde then proceeded to Dückerswisch before it continued on to Brunsbüttel. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
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.
On October 17, the 141 meter long, 12193 dwt container ship Peyton Lynn C (IMO: 9295531) allided with the lock wall on the Kiel Canal at Brunsbüttel, Germany. The Peyton Lynn C was headed for Fredericia from Hamburg when it entered the new south lock at . While moored in the lock, the boxship struck the wall in the lock. The vessel remained detained for an hour while the incident was investigated and found no significant damage. The Peyton Lynn C was allowed to proceed on with its voyage. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.