The 146 meter long, 13248 dwt container ship Evolution went aground in the Kiel Canal near Schact-Audorf, Germany. The Evolution suffered engine failure and lost steering and veering into some pilings. Two tugs were able to refloat the container ship a few hours later. The Evolution proceeded to Kiel to be surveyed. The water police conducted an investigation into the incident. The Evolution was en route to St. Petersburg from Rotterdam.
The 75 meter long, 2422 dwt freighter Selene Prahm went aground off Laboe, Germany. The Selene Prahm had locked through the Kiel Canal with a cargo of 2400 tons of fertilizer and was heading for the open sea. As it approached Laboe, the freighter’s rudder failed causing the vessel to veer off to starboard. The freighter struck a sand bank and was unable to refloat itself. The crew requested assistance and two tugs were able to refloat the vessel the next day. The Selene Prahm proceeded to Kiel to be surveyed while the water police conducted an investigation into the incident. The freighter was allowed to proceed on its voyage the same day.
The 168 meter long, 17861 dwt container ship Heinrich Ehler allided with the lock at the Kiel Canal at Brunsbuettel, Germany. The vessel was leaving the lock when the bow thruster malfunctioned causing the stern to strike the side of the lock. The lock wall suffered some damage while the container ship suffered only slight damage. No reports of injuries or pollution being released. The water police conducted an investigation and allowed the Heinrich Ehler to continue on to Rotterdam.
