The 149 meter long, 19996 dwt tanker MCT Altair went aground on the Kiel canal near Levensau, Germany. The Altair had run onto an embankment and was later refloated with the aid of two tugs later the same day. The tanker was taken to Kiel to be inspected. After finding no damage, the Altair was allowed to continue on its voyage to Batumi, Georgia from Klaipeda. No injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 148 meter long container ship DS Agility allided with pilings near Schülp, Germany in the Kiel Canal. The DS Agility was en route to Riga from Rotterdam when it lost power and struck the pilings. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The water police launched an investigation into the incident.
The 82 meter long cargo vessel Passaat allided with the lock gate at Brunsbüttel, Germany. The Passaat was en route to Vierow from Grimsby in ballast when it entered the lock. Strong winds was pushing the vessel towards the gate when the bow thruster failed. The gate suffered significant damage while the Passaat sustained minor damage to its bow. The vessel dropped anchor at Rügen where divers will survey its hull.
The 121 meter long container ship Johanna allided with the jetty at Brunsbüttel, Germany. The Johanna was caught by a wind gust while leaving the lock when it struck the jetty. The jetty suffered on minor damage. No injuries or pollution released. The Johanna was en route to Antwerp from Kokkola. The water police has launched an investigation into the incident.
The 157 meter long, 19800 dwt tanker Ginaldag allided with the lock wall in the Kiel Canal at Burnsbuettel, Germany. The Ginaldag was en route to Gdansk from Hamburg when it suffered a technical fault and struck the lock wall. The tanker swung perpendicular to the lock before striking the stern of the 136 meter long, 9682 dwt cargo vessel Arklow Muse. The Ginaldag was towed from the lock and taken to a nearby berth. The Arklow Muse was allowed to continue through the canal to Kiel. The cargo ship was detained as it was to far damaged to proceed further. The Ginaldag was detained by the water police while they investigate the incident. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
