The 191 meter long, ro-ro cargo vessel Transpaper collided with the 36 meter long sailing vessel Lisa von Lübeck on the Trave. The Lisa von Lübeck struck into the side of Transpaper as it was departing from port. The bowsprit broke off the Lisa von Lübeck and some damage was reported on the Transpaper. No reports of injuries on either vessel. The water police has launched an investigation into the incident.
The 205 meter long, 18250 dwt ro-ro cargo vessel Pulpca allided with the quay in Travemünde, Germany. The ferry was arriving from Gdynia with 20 crew and one passenger when it steered to close to the starboard side and struck the quay along with the 186 meter long, 7000 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Stena Flavia. The Stena Flavia sustained light damage with a rail and lifeboat damaged. The quay sustained significant damage to some equipment and buildings. No reports of injuries. The Lübeck water police detained both vessels while conducting an investigation into the incident. Reports state that visibility was limited due to fog at the time of the allision.
On November 6, the 190 meter long ro-ro cargo vessel Transpulp allided with a pier in Travemünde, Germany. The Transpulp was en route to Gothenburg from Lübeck when it veered off course and struck the concrete pier. The pier sustained significant damage along with the bulbous bow of the Transpulp. No reports of injuries to the 15 crew on board. Authorities detained the vessel while conducting an investigation. Reports state the vessel had suffered an engine malfunction while the Transpulp was turning to starboard. The vessel was allowed to continue its voyage a few hours later after it was surveyed. No reports of pollution released.
