The 69 meter long, 1340 dwt tanker Jana collided with the 139 meter long, 13059 dwt boxship Herm Kiepe on the Kiel canal near Schulp bei Rendsburg, Germany. The Jana had suffered rudder failure and struck the Herm Kiepe. The Jana suffered significant damage while the the Herm Kiepe suffered only slight damage. The Jana was en-route to Brunsbuttel from Rostock with 1000 tons of bio diesel while the Herm Kiepe was heading for Aarhus. No reports of injuries.
The 783 gt icebreaker Stettin collided with the 89 meter long, 3850 dwt freighter Richelieu in the northern lock of the Kiel Canal at Brunsbuettel. The Stettin was attempting to moor when it struck the stern of the Richelieu. The icebreaker suffered little to no damage while the freighter’s stern was dented. Both vessels were detained for a short period and allowed to continue their voyage. The Stettin was on route from Hamburg bound for Rendsburg. The Richelieu was bound for Kaliningrad from Hamburg. No reports of injury or pollution being released.
The 73 meter long, 2775 dwt freighter Solveig K allided with the Holtenau Lock on the Kiel Canal. The freighter suffered bow damage as it struck the lock wall. When the investigators boarded the vessel, they found the master intoxicated. The pilot was located in the engine room. The freighter had lost its stearing gear and the pilot had to issue commands in the engine room.
With the first mate placed in command, the Solveig K was ordered to berth at the Voith Quay where further questioning would be conducted. When the Solveig K tried to berth, the main engine failed allowing the freighter to drift into the emergency floodgate. The floodgate broke loose and suffered severe damage. A tug was called in and pushed the Solveig K to the quay.
Reports state the master of the Solveig K was replaced and was allowed to resume its voyage to Ghent.
