The 155 meter long, 13645 dwt container ship Containerships VI allided with the lock wall on the Kiel Canal at Brunsbüttel, Germany. The vessel was entering the gate in dense fog when it struck the lock wall. Neither the vessel or the lock sustained any damage. After a short investigation, the Containerships VI was allowed to proceed on its voyage from Terneuzen to Riga. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 178 meter long, 33403 dwt freighter Warnow Jupiter allided with the lock gate on the Kiel Canal at Brundsbüttel, Germany. The freighter under the direction of the canal pilot was taken under tow by two tugs to a nearby quay. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution reported. The water police launched an investigation and found the master of the Warnow Jupiter was intoxicated and fined 2000 €. The Warnow Jupiter was able to continue its journey from Rotterdam to Wismar later that day.
The 140 meter long, 11000 dwt container ship Morsum became disabled in the Kiel Canal near Levensau, Germany. The Morsum had suffered engine failure requiring the vessel to be taken under tow to Kiel. A few hours later the Morsum was able to continue on its voyage to Klaipeda. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.