The 112 meter long LPG Tanker Blue Dream went aground in the Aegean Sea near Kos Island, Greece. The Blude Dream was en route to Suez from Kerch, Ukraine when it grounded. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The tanker was able to refloat itself and proceeded to Kos to be inspected.
The 100 meter long, 4380 dwt freighter Siderfly collided in the early morning hours with the 116 meter long, 6875 dwt LPG tanker Coral Ivory on the southern end of the Kiel Canal near Brunsbüttel, Germany. The Coral Ivory had just departed from its berth and was proceeding out into the Canal when it crossed into the path of the Siderfly. Before the two vessels could alter course, the bow of the Coral Ivory slashed into the front port quarter of the Siderfly. The Siderfly hull was breached and began and its cargo hold began to flood. To avoid sinking, the vessel was run aground on the nearby embankment. The Siderfly hull had two large holes and developed a 45 degree list. The Siderfly’s cargo of urea along with some diesel fuel was released into the canal. Authorities dispatched three tugs to the scene and booms were placed across the canal to contain the pollution.
The traffic through the locks at Kiel and Brunsbüttel was halted. Reports state the locks will remain closed until a floating crane can arrive on scene. The salvage effort is expected to last several days.
The Coral Ivory suffered less damage and was able to proceed under her own power to Brunsbüttel where it moored. There it was detained while authorities investigate into the collision. The Coral Ivory was en route to Finland while the Siderfly was headed to Antwerp. No reports of injuries on either vessel.
The 142 meter long, 9965 dwt tanker Kemira Gas went aground in the Kiel Canal near Schwartenbek, Germany. The Kemira Gas was in ballast when strong wind gusts pushed the vessel into pilings as it was waiting to allow another vessel pass. The crew attempted to prevent the grounding by an emergency anchoring, but the vessel veered perpendicular to the canal and went aground onto the embankment. No reports of injuries. The Kemira Gas was refloated a short time later and proceeded to Brunsbüttel for inspection. The Kemira Gas was en route to London from Rostock.
Link to video of the grounding
