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Clipper Gemini

Clipper Gemini

The 120 meter long, 9095 dwt boxship Clipper Gemini allided with the lock wall on the Kiel Canal at Kiel-Holtenau, Germany. The Clipper Gemini was proceeding toward the southern berth in the lock when it struck the wall.  The vessel suffered a dent along its forepeak while the fendering along the lock was slightly damaged.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.  The water police conducted an investigation and allowed the Clipper Gemini to continue on with its voyage to Hamburg.

 

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Pochard

Pochard

The 200 meter long, 37384 dwt bulk freighter Pochard became disabled after suffering engine failure while proceeding along the Kiel Canal.   The crew were unable to restart the engine and requested a tow to Kiel, Germany.  At Kiel, the engine was fixed and the vessel resume its voyage to St. Petersburg, Russia from Dunkerque.   No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.

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Nordic Chantal

Nordic Chantal

The 90 meter long, 4033 dwt freighter Nordic Chantal allided with the lock on the Kiel Canal at Brunsbuettel, Germany.  The freighter suffered significant damage along with the lock gate.   The Nordic Chantal proceeded to berth to Brunsbuettel awaiting inspection.  No reports of injuries or pollution being released.   The Nordic Chantal was bound for Hallstavik from Antwerp before incident.  The water police has launched an investigation into the incident.

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