The 106 meter long, 5780 dwt cargo vessel Ventura caught fire while entering the lock at Kiel, Germany. The crew had noticed there was an elevated temperature in the hold containing beet pulp. Local firefighters were contacted and the Ventura was directed to a nearby quay. At the quay, part of the cargo was offloaded while firefighters extinguished the embers. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
The 74 meter long general cargo ship Scanlark became disabled in a gale in the Baltic Sea off Fehmarn Island, Germany. The Scanlark had sustained engine failure and gone adrift. The crew attempted to drop anchor as the vessel drifted closer to Kiel, but the anchor dragged pushed by the strong winds. Two tugs were dispatched from Kiel to take the Scanlark under tow. The tugs were able to attach a towline, but only after the crew were able to lift the anchors. The vessels proceeded safely to Kiel where the Scanlark berthed. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
The 29 meter long offshore supply vessel JHC Transporter collided with the 63 meter long general cargo ship Elvi Kull on the Kiel Canal at the 88.7 kilometer mark. The Elvi Kull struck head-on with JHC Transporter and sustained only minor scratches. The JHC Transporter suffered significant damage to its bow with a large gash above the waterline. Both vessels proceeded to Kiel for inspection. The water police launched an investigation into the incident. The Elvi Kull was allowed to continue on its voyage to Heiligenhafen. The JHC Transporter proceeded to a shipyard in Kiel. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
