Ultra Infinity
On the morning of October 23, the 200 meter long, 61,188 dwt bulk carrier Ultra Infinity (IMO: 9767481) ran aground on the Kiel Canal near Kiel, Germany. The Ultra Infinity was bound for the Baltic Sea when it veered off course in dense fog. Conditions had visibility down to just 100 meters when the bulk carrier struck the canal’s north embankment. The vessel was able to free itself and proceeded to Kiel. The vessel sustained no injuries, water ingress and no pollution was released. Authorities halted traffic for a short period until the visibility improved. The bulk carrier proceeded on to Holtenau for further inspection. The incident is under investigation by the water police.