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Thorco Hilde

Thorco Hilde

Thorco Hilde

The 118 meter long, 7802 dwt cargo vessel Thorco Hilde became disabled while entering Holtenau Locks of the Kiel Canal. The Thorco Hilde was headed from Gdansk when it suffered engine failure entering the locks. The pilot alerted the lock personnel who were able secure the cargo vessel before it struck the lock gate. The crew was able to restart the engine and proceeded out the lock a short time later. Authorities detained the Thorco Hilde for a few hours while doing an investigation into the incident. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Papenburg

Papenburg

Papenburg
Photo: forum-schiff.de

The 104 meter long, 4244 dwt cargo vessel Papenburg allided with the lock in the Kiel Canal at Kiel, Germany. The Papenburg was en route to Rostock from Papenburg when it veered off course while entering the lock and struck the lock wall.  The cargo vessel sustained only slight damage. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The vessel was allowed to continue on its voyage later the same day.

Oraholm

Oraholm

Oraholm
Photo: forum-schiff.de

The 106 meter long, 4987 dwt tanker Oraholm became in the Kiel Canal disabled near the Holtenau Locks, Germany. The tanker was entering the locks when it suffered engine failure. Two tugs were dispatched and towed the tanker out of the lock to a nearby quay. The crew were able to make repairs the following day and the Oraholm proceeded on its voyage. No reports of injuries or pollution released.