The 88 meter long freighter Nordic Erika went aground after running into an embankment in the Kiel Canal. The freighter was unable to refloat itself and a tug was called for assistance. The tug towed the Nordic Erika to Brunsbuettel. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released. The Nordic Erika was bound to Cork from Gdynia.
The 116 meter long, 3332 dwt freighter Amur 2537 went aground on an embankment in the Kiel Canal near Oldenbüttel, Germany. The freighter was able to refloat itself and proceeded on its voyage to Liepaja. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution was released.
The 164 meter long, 12466 dwt freighter Arabian Breeze allided with the Holtenau Lock in the Kiel Canal. The Arabian Breeze was pushed off course by a strong gust of wind and struck the pilings at the lock entrance. The freighter suffered some damage in the foreship. No reports of injuries or pollution being released. The freighter was scheduled to Malmo from Bremerhaven before the incident.
