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.
The 114 meter long, 3197 dwt freighter Volgo-balt 229 allided on the Kiel Canal with the lock at Brunsbuettel, Germany. The freighter was leaving the Canal towards the North Sea when it struck the lock. Two tugs were requested and assisted the Volgo-balt 229 away from the lock before helping to a berth. No reports of injuries or pollution being released. The freighter was en route to Dordrecht from Riga. The water police has launched an investigation into the incident.
