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Hanoi

Hanoi

Hanoi

The 88 meter long general cargo ship Hanoi ran aground at the entrance of the Neuhöfer Canal in Hamburg, Germany. The Hanoi was proceeding from Hvide Sande in dense fog when the vessel ran onto the embankement and a sheet pile wall.  The stem of the vessel sustained damage 4 meters along the starboard and 3 meters along the port side.  The hull at the forepeak suffered a crack and water ingress. The vessel’s pump was able to contain the flooding.  The piling  also sustained some damage. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The water police detained the Hanoi and launched an investigation into the incident.

Magda D

Magda D

The 75 meter long, 1537 dwt freighter Magda D allided with the 175 meter long, 29040 dwt tanker Maersk Barry in the Neuhofer Canal at Hamburg, Germany.   The Magda D was proceeding in the canal with a pilot when it lost control and struck the port side of the Maersk Barry.  The Magda D suffered damage to its railing and hatches while the Maersk Barry hull was dented.   No injuries reported.   The Magda D was able to proceed on its voyage to Luebeck.   Reports state the probable cause of the allision was due to the strong current in the canal at the time of incident.

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