The 90 meter long, 3743 dwt chemical tanker Liselotte Essberger became disabled after a fire in the Kiel Canal near Brunsbuettel, Germany. A fire started in the engine room and was quickly extinguished by the crew, but not before it damage the main engine. The Liselotte Essberger was taken under tow to Kiel. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The Liselotte Essberger was en route to Porvoo from Terneuzen with a cargo of benzol.
The 137 meter long freighter Fortunagracht allided while entering the Kiel Canal at Brunsbüttel, Germany. The Fortunagracht was attempting to enter the lock when it struck against the lock wall. The vessel suffered 10 meter long dent along its port side. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The water police launched an investigation into the incident. The Fortunagracht was allowed to proceed on to Sundsvall.
The 125 meter long, 8800 dwt container ship 3 Oak went aground on the Kiel Canal while en route to Rotterdam from Szczecin. The 3 Oak had suffered engine failure and drifted onto the embankment. Traffic on the canal was halted until the vessel was refloated later the same day. The 3 Oak proceeded under its own power to Brunsbüttel where it was inspected before allowing the vessel continue on its voyage. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.