The 128 meter long, 12500 dwt freighter Harmony SW went aground onto an embankment on the Kiel Canal near Kiel, Germany. The vessel requested assistance and two tugs were dispatched. The tugs were able to refloat the Harmony SW and towed to Holtenau Road where it was moored. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.
The 158 meter long, 20731 dwt freighter South River became disabled on the Kiel Canal. The South River had raised anchor which pulled up another anchor with chain from the canal bottom. The freighter proceeded to berth at Brunsbüttel requesting assistance to remove the anchor. A tug and barge were on scene and were able to remove the anchor later that day. The South River proceeded on its voyage from Szczecin to Bizerte. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.
The 62 meter long, 1065 dwt freighter Hein went aground onto an embankment on the Kiel canal near Schülp, Germany. The freighter was refloated later the same day and the vessel proceeded to berth at Rendsburg. No reports of injuries, damage, or pollution being released. The Hein was scheduled to sail from Brake to Falkenberg.
