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Frederik

Frederik

Frederik
Photo: shz.de

On March 27, the 154.5 meter long, 18457 dwt container ship Frederik (IMO: 9328637) ran aground on the Kiel Canal near Fischerhütte, Germany. The Frederik departed from Hamburg bound for Klaipeda when it encountered a fault resulting in engine failure near Fischerhütte. The boxship was unable to steer and drifted aground on the embankment.  Authorities ordered all shipping traffic in the area to be halted and dispatched two tugs to assist. The tug Fairplay 54 (IMO: 9021112) and Fairplay 57 (IMO: 9036246) arrived on site and able to pull the Frederik free. The vessel was later towed to a landing where it was moored. Reports state there were no injuries and no pollution released.

Cable Vigilance

Cable Vigilance

Cable Vigilance
Photo: kn-online.de

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

Bothnia

Bothnia

Bothnia

On the morning of March 6, the 118 meter long, 8985 dwt tanker Bothnia (IMO: 9485356) allided on Kiel Canal in Brunsbüttel, Germany. The Bothnia struck a bridge near a refinery resulting in 15,000 euros of damage to the bridge. Authorities launched an investigation and found the incident most likely occurred when the Bothnia had left Brunsbüttel.  The crew was unaware of the tanker had struck the bridge. No reports of injuries and no pollution released.