On September 30, the 106 meter long, 5723 dwt cargo vessel Amberland (IMO: 9518969) was disabled on the Kiel Canal near Brunsbüttel, Germany. The Amberland suffered a power blackout while headed to Kingston upon Hull from Rahja. Luckily, nearby tugs were able to direct the disabled Amberland to some dolphins where it moored. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
On September 30, the 90 meter long, 5248 dwt cargo vessel Sommen (IMO: 9968138) became disabled on the Kiel Canal near Dückerswisch, Germany. The Sommen was enroute to Kingston upon Hull from Oernskoeldsvik when it suffered engine breakdown. Unable to restart the engine, the Sommen requested assistance with a tug from Brunsbüttel. The tug took the Sommen under tow to a berth in Brunsbüttel. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
On July 6, the 148 meter long, 18315 dwt bulk carrier Aroyat (IMO: 9151395) allided with the canal wall in the Kiel Canal at Brunsbüttel, Germany. The Aroyat was enroute to Beira from Kaliningrad when it struck the center canal wall on the north lock at Brunsbüttel. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Reports state the Aroyat was allowed to proceed an hour later under its own power.