The 80 meter long, 2300 dwt freighter Lezhevo struck the yacht Huglo in the Kiel Canal near Schulp, Germany. The Lezhevo suffered no damage, but the yacht suffered extensive damage. No reports of injuries on either vessel. The Lezhevo was headed to Bornholmgat from Bilbao. Reports state the Huglo was able to stay afloat and safely reached Rendsburg.
The 171 meter long, 20070 dwt container ship A La Marine went aground on the Kiel Canal near Schülp, Germany. The A La Marine had lost steering after a bow thruster caused an overload in the electrical system. The vessel veered off to port and ran into some pilings. The crew were able to make repairs and refloated the vessel under its own power. The A La Marine proceeded to Brunsbüttel to be inspected. No reports of injuries and minor damage to the vessel. Damage to the pilings were not reported.
The 62 meter long, 1065 dwt freighter Hein went aground onto an embankment on the Kiel canal near Schülp, Germany. The freighter was refloated later the same day and the vessel proceeded to berth at Rendsburg. No reports of injuries, damage, or pollution being released. The Hein was scheduled to sail from Brake to Falkenberg.
