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.
The 80 meter long, 2300 dwt freighter Lezhevo struck the yacht Huglo in the Kiel Canal near Schulp, Germany. The Lezhevo suffered no damage, but the yacht suffered extensive damage. No reports of injuries on either vessel. The Lezhevo was headed to Bornholmgat from Bilbao. Reports state the Huglo was able to stay afloat and safely reached Rendsburg.
The 99 meter long, 5397 dwt container ship Margareta B allided with the lock gate on the Kiel Canal at Brunsbuettel, Germany. The gate sustained significant damage requiring the lock to be taken out of service afterwards. No reports of injuries or pollution being released. The container ship was allowed to continue on its voyage to Hamburg from Halmstad. No further details reported.
