The 110 meter long, 7107 dwt cargo vessel Wilson Tyne allided with the lock wall in the Kiel Canal at Brunsbüttel, Germany. The cargo vessel was blown into the lock wall by a strong gust of wind causing on slight damage to the lock. The Wilson Tyne was proceeded along the canal to Rendsburg where it proceeded to a shipyard for repairs. Damage to the Wilson Tyne was not reported, but authorities stated the vessel had to be detained. No reports of injuries.
The 177 meter long, 24700 dwt container ship Delphis Bothnia allided with the lock wall on the Kiel Canal at Kiel-Holtenau, Germany. The Delphis Bothnia was headed to Gdynia from Rotterdam when the boxship’s port bow struck the lock wall. The vessel sustained minor scratches and dents above the waterline. The lock also sustained some damage. No reports of injuries.
Authorities detained the vessel for a short period while they conducted an investigation into the incident. Reports state the Delphis Bothnia proceeded on its voyage a few hours later. No reports of pollution released.
The 177 meter long, 32256 dwt cargo vessel Conception Light became disabled on the Kiel Canal near Brunsbüttel, Germany. The Conception Light was headed towards the lock at Brunsbüttel when it suffered engine failure. Unable to restart the engine, the crew conducted an emergency anchoring by dropping both anchors. The anchors held and prevented the Conception Light from striking a passing vessel.
A short time later a tug arrived on scene and assisted the Conception Light which was able to restart the engine. Reports state the cargo vessel was able to proceed on its voyage through the locks at Brunsbüttel and into the North Sea. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.