The 139 meter long, 7630 dwt freighter Auto Bay allided with the Brunsbüttel lock in the Kiel Canal. The Auto Bay was pushed by strong winds when it’s stern struck a portion of the lock. The lock had a steel cover damaged and the Auto Bay also received some minor damage. No reports of injuries or pollution being released. After a brief investigation, the freighter was allowed to proceed to its destination of Fredericia, Denmark the same day.
The 133 meter long, 10000 dwt heavy-lift vessel Palabora struck the lock wall in the Kiel Canal near Holtenau, Germany. The Palabora had suffered engine failure before alliding with the lock. The Palabora was inspected and was allowed to proceed to Hamburg. The lock was closed for an hour to assess any damage. No reports of injuries or pollution being released.
The 183 meter long, 37106 dwt tanker Elbtank Italy became disabled on the Kiel Canal near Fischerhutte, Germany. The tanker had suffered rudder failure and allied into the pilings along the southern bank sinking three and damaging another four. The Elbtank Italy proceeded to Kiel where it awaits inspection. The tanker was scheduled to sail from Rotterdam to St. Petersburg, Russia. No reports of injuries or pollution being released.
