The 179 meter long, 18855 dwt freighter Transwood went aground on the Kiel Canal near Rendsburg, Germany. The vessel was proceeding westbound when it grounded on to an embankment. A tug was requested and was able to refloat the Transwood later the same day. The vessels proceeded to Brunsbüttel where it was inspected. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. Reports state the grounding was due to a navigation mistake caused by limited visibility at the time.
The 99 meter long, 5200 dwt freighter Emstide allided with a quay in the Kiel Canal at Rendsburg, Germany. The Emstide had suffered a steering failure with the hydraulic system on the rudder and struck the quay. The freighter suffered damage resulting in a small hole on the aft section of the hull. The vessel was detained until the crew can make repairs. No reports of injuries or pollution being released.
The 69 meter long, 1340 dwt tanker Jana collided with the 139 meter long, 13059 dwt boxship Herm Kiepe on the Kiel canal near Schulp bei Rendsburg, Germany. The Jana had suffered rudder failure and struck the Herm Kiepe. The Jana suffered significant damage while the the Herm Kiepe suffered only slight damage. The Jana was en-route to Brunsbuttel from Rostock with 1000 tons of bio diesel while the Herm Kiepe was heading for Aarhus. No reports of injuries.
