The 88 meter long, 3680 dwt freighter Nordica allided with a lock gate on the Kiel Canal near Kiel, Germany. The Nordica was entering the northern lock when it suffered engine failure and drifted into the lock gate. No reports of injuries and no pollution released. The gate suffered severe damage closing the lock to traffic. The Nordica proceeded out of the lock to Kiel where it was detained by the water police for investigation.
The 198 meter long, 43867 dwt bulk freighter Isoldana went aground onto embankment in the Kiel Canal near Schinkel, Germany. The vessel was refloated by the aid of a tug later the same day. The tug towed the Isoldana back to Kiel. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The water police launched an investigation into the incident.
The 155 meter long, 20500 dwt freighter BBC Bunde became disabled in Kiel Canal near Brunsbüttel, Germany. The BBC Bunde had suffered engine failure and the crew were unable to restart the engines. Two tugs were dispatched and took the freighter under tow back to Brunsbüttel. The vessel remained in port for several hours until repairs were completed. The BBC Bunde then continued its journey through the canal the following day en route to its final destination at Ronnskar. No reports of injuries, damage, or pollution released.