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Kemira Gas

Kemira Gas

The 142 meter long, 9965 dwt tanker Kemira Gas went aground in the Kiel Canal near Schwartenbek, Germany.  The Kemira Gas was in ballast when strong wind gusts pushed the vessel into pilings as it was waiting to allow another vessel pass.   The crew attempted to prevent the grounding by an emergency anchoring, but the vessel veered perpendicular to the canal and went aground onto the embankment.  No reports of injuries.   The Kemira Gas was refloated a short time later and proceeded to Brunsbüttel for inspection.  The Kemira Gas was en route to London from Rostock.

Link to video of the grounding

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Statengracht Update

Statengracht Update

Katre
Photo: water police – presseportal.de

Divers were able to weld on a temporary patch to the 172 meter long Statengracht at Rostock.   The patch was able to stock the water ingress allowing the vessel’s pump to clear out the cargo hold.  Reports state the vessel’s cargo of wood pellets (cellulose) had to be unloaded with the majority undamaged.  The water police had stated that a navigational error may have the caused the collision to occur.

 

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Collision at Bremerhaven Again

Collision at Bremerhaven Again

 

RT Stephanie
Photo: Water Police and presseportal.de

The 27 meter long tug RT Stephanie collided with two vessels in the port of Bremerhaven, Germany.   The tug was attempting to pull the 180 meter long, 14487 dwt car carrier Atlas Highway when it struck the struck the stern of the 264 meter long, 48988 dwt car carrier Endurance then struck the Atlas Highway.  The RT Stephanie had its wheelhouse windows smashed.   No reports of injuries or pollution released.  No reports of damage to either car carrier.  The RT Stephanie proceeded to the shipyard for repairs.  The water police reported the second collision was caused by the master of the tug attempting to avoid the first collision.

 

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