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Clipper Gemini

Clipper Gemini

The 120 meter long, 9095 dwt boxship Clipper Gemini allided with the lock wall on the Kiel Canal at Kiel-Holtenau, Germany. The Clipper Gemini was proceeding toward the southern berth in the lock when it struck the wall.  The vessel suffered a dent along its forepeak while the fendering along the lock was slightly damaged.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.  The water police conducted an investigation and allowed the Clipper Gemini to continue on with its voyage to Hamburg.

 

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Pochard

Pochard

The 200 meter long, 37384 dwt bulk freighter Pochard became disabled after suffering engine failure while proceeding along the Kiel Canal.   The crew were unable to restart the engine and requested a tow to Kiel, Germany.  At Kiel, the engine was fixed and the vessel resume its voyage to St. Petersburg, Russia from Dunkerque.   No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.

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Heikendorf

Heikendorf

The 33 meter long, 47 dwt ferry Heikendorf ran aground near Kiel, Germany.   The ferry was approaching a pier at Friedrichsort when it suffered a technical fault allowing the vessel to run aground onto a sandbar.   The 75 passengers on board were transferred to another ferry.  A tug was able to refloat the Heikendorf and towed it to Kiel to be inspected.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

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