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Kiel Canal Collision

Kiel Canal Collision

JHC Transporter
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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.

Nordica

Nordica

Nordica

The 88 meter long, 3680 dwt freighter Nordica allided with a lock gate on the Kiel Canal near Kiel, Germany.   The Nordica was entering the northern lock when it suffered engine failure and drifted into the lock gate.  No reports of injuries and no pollution released. The gate suffered severe damage closing the lock to traffic.  The Nordica proceeded out of the lock to Kiel where it was detained by the water police for investigation.

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