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Brundsbüttel Allision

Brundsbüttel Allision

Bugsier 15
Photo: kn-online.de

The 185 meter long, 42529 dwt bulk carrier Thor Endeavour allided with the 28 meter long tugboat Bugsier 15 allided at the entrance to the lock of the Kiel Canal at Brunsbüttel, Germany. The Thor Endeavour had arrived from Ijmuiden and was being assisted by the tug Bugsier 15 into the lock. Upon entering the lock, the Thor Endeavour allided with the Bugsier 15 pushing the tug into the lock gate.

Thor Endeavour

The Bugsier 15 had suffered just minor damage with part of its fendering torn. The lock gate did sustain some damage requiring a closer inspection.  No reports of injuries or pollution released. The water police did not detain the bulk carrier.  The Thor Endeavour proceeded on it’s voyage through the canal with two tugs assisting.

Silverstar

Silverstar

Silverstar

The 176 meter long, 31762 dwt bulk carrier Silverstar ran aground on the Kiel Canal near Kudensee, Germany. The Silverstar was headed east on the canal bound for Lisboa when it ran aground on the canal embankment. The bulk carrier was able to pull itself free a few minutes later and proceeded under its own power. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Hydra

Hydra

Hydra

On May 27, the 89 meter long, 3609 dwt cargo vessel Hydra became disabled on the Kiel Canal near Rüsterbergen, Germany. The Hydra was en route to Delfzijl when it suffered a fire in the engine room that damaged the vessel’s switchboard. The crew was able to extinguish the blaze, but the fire disabled the cargo vessel. The Hydra drifted until it ran aground onto a canal embankment. Two tugs were dispatched to the scene and took the Hydra under tow back to port. No reports of injuries or pollution released.