On May 21, the 83 meter long, 3480 dwt cargo vessel Fast Herman ran aground in the Baltic Sea near Ruegen, Germany. The Fast Herman was en route to Luebeck from Szczecin when it stranded on the Prerow Bank. The vessel was not able to free itself and requested assistance. A tug was dispatched to the scene and was able to pull the Fast Herman free. The vessels proceeded to Rostock where the Fast Herman will undergo an inspection. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 172 meter long, 21250 dwt freighter Statengracht from Rauma with a cargo of wood pellets collided with the 88 meter long, 4173 dwt freighter Katre in the Baltic Sea near Ruegen, Germany. The Katre was en route to Stralsund from Oresund when it struck into the port side of the Statengracht. The Statengracht’s cargo hull was breached resulting with water ingress. The crew were able to get the flooding under control with the vessel’s pumps, but the vessel developed a 10 degree list. A lifeboat and an anti-pollution vessel responded to the scene. The vessels escorted the Statengracht to Rostock where it safely berthed. The Katre proceeded to Mukran where it was detained. No reports of injuries on either vessel. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. Reports state the cause of the collision was human error and that weather was not a factor.
