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Kiel Canal Collision

Kiel Canal Collision

JHC Transporter
Photo: forum-schiff.de

The 29 meter long offshore supply vessel JHC Transporter collided with the 63 meter long general cargo ship Elvi Kull on the Kiel Canal at the 88.7 kilometer mark. The Elvi Kull struck head-on with JHC Transporter and sustained only minor scratches.  The JHC Transporter suffered significant damage to its bow with a large gash above the waterline.  Both vessels proceeded to Kiel for inspection. The water police launched an investigation into the incident. The Elvi Kull was allowed to continue on its voyage to Heiligenhafen. The JHC Transporter proceeded to a shipyard in Kiel.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Christopher

Christopher

Christopher
Photo: kn-online.de

On December 1, the 171 meter long container ship Christopher ran aground on the Kiel Canal at Neuwittenbek, Germany. The boxship had struck the embankment blocking traffic on the canal.  Two tugs, the Kiel and Holtenau, were dispatched from Kiel to refloat the Christopher.  The two tugs pulled the boxship free and proceeded to Kiel where the Christopher was inspected for damage.  No reports of injuries or pollution released. The Christopher was en route to Bremerhaven from Gdynia.