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Hamburg Collision

Hamburg Collision

Ella
Photo: kn-online.de

The 80 meter long self-propelled barge Ella collided with the 144 meter long tanker Mar Elena 1 at Hamburg, Germany.  The Ella was proceeding from a quay into the turning basin when it was spotted by the Mar Elena 1.  The tanker reversed engines and turned hard to port to avoid the collision, but it still swiped the barge with its forepeak.  The Ella sustained multiple hull breaches and its cargo holds began to flood.  Authorities quickly responded to the scene with dewatering pumps.  Pumps ran continuously while several other barges were brought to the scene to help lighter the Ella’s cargo of 1100 tons of wheat. Divers were later able to make temporary repairs to allow the Ella to proceed to a shipyard. The Mar Elena 1 was allowed to proceed on its voyage to Oxelösund. The water police has launched an investigation into the incident. Reports state that alcohol and drug tests were negative.

Collision in Irbe Strait

Collision in Irbe Strait

Coral-Opal

The 186 meter long oil tanker Maersk Etienne collided with the 225 meter long bulk carrier Coral Opal in the Irbe Strait near Mikelbaka, Lativa.  The two vessels collided while doing a maneuver during the night resulting in both vessels being slightly damaged. The Coral Opal sustained damage to a ballast tank, but was allowed to proceed after a visual inspection. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The Maerks Etienne was en route to Riga from Rouen while the Coral Opal was headed to Amsterdam from Riga.

Maersk-Etienne

Collision in Kiel Canal

Collision in Kiel Canal

Destiny

The 146 meter long tanker Barbarica collided with the 28 meter fishing vessel Destiny BRA4 in the Kiel Canal near Schülp, Germany. The tanker was en route from Rotterdam to Kalundborg when it was struck by the  fishing trawler in the stern.  Both vessels were able to proceed under their own power to Kiel. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The water police launched an investigation into the incident. The Barbarica was allowed to continue on its voyage on the following day.