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A La Marine

A La Marine

The 171 meter long, 20070 dwt container ship A La Marine went aground on the Kiel Canal near Schülp, Germany.  The A La Marine had lost steering after a bow thruster caused an overload in the electrical system.   The vessel veered off to port and ran into some pilings.  The crew were able to make repairs and refloated the vessel under its own power.  The A La  Marine proceeded to Brunsbüttel to be inspected.   No reports of injuries and minor damage to the vessel.   Damage to the pilings were not reported.

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Asian Breeze

Asian Breeze

The 164 meter long, 12562 dwt vehicle carrier Asian Breeze allided with the lock wall at Brunsbuettel, Germany.  The vessel was leaving the lock into the Elbe when it struck the wall.   No reports of injuries or pollution being released.  A 3 meter section of the lock wall was damaged by the allision.   The water police conducted an investigation and allowed the Asian Breeze to proceed to Cuxhaven.   The vehicle carrier was en route to Cuxhaven from Paldiski.

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