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Kiel Canal Collision

Kiel Canal Collision

The 134 meter long, 11390 dwt container ship OOCL Neva collided with the 90 meter long freighter Blue Carmel in the Kiel Canal between Breiholz and Oldenbüttel, Germany.  Reports state that both vessels sustained only slight damage.   The Blue Carmel has been detained in Brunsbuettel while the water police conduct further investigation into the incident.  The OOCL Neva continued on its voyage from Hamburg to St. Petersburg, Russia.  No reports of injuries or pollution being released.

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Three Allisions at Brunsbuettel

Three Allisions at Brunsbuettel

Three vessels suffered an allision while tranversing the northern lock on the Kiel Canal at Brunsbuettel.  The 14200 dwt container vessel struck the construction first.  Neither the lock or the vessel suffered any damage.  Next the 89 meter long, 3714 dwt freighter Nordgard hit the construction works.  The Nordgard and the lock was undamaged. Finally, the 140 meter long, 11023 dwt container ship Hanse Courage missed the construction and struck the gate.  The Hanse Courage had minimal damage, but the lock gate was damaged.  No reports of injuries or pollution being released in all three incidents.

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