Wilhelmshaven - Shipwreck Log

The 186 meter long, 47286 dwt bulk freighter Coral Ace collided with the 230 meter long, 42102 dwt container vessel Lisa Schulte near the entrance to the Weser Estuary. The Lisa Schulte struck into the side of the Coral Ace during the night during a squall. The Coral Ace suffered a three meter gash along its port side hull while the Lisa Schulte suffered damage to its bow. Both vessels suffered water ingress and proceeded to Wilhelmshaven. Authorities dispatched vessels to escort the vessels into port. No reports of injuries. The water police has launched an investigation into the collision.

MSC Flaminia

October 14, 2012 Paul Hancock

Reports state nearly all the containers on the stern of the MSC Flaminia have been off loaded. The wreckage of the burned out containers in the mid section of the container ship still remain. The MSC Flaminia also has large amount of polluted water in it’s hold. The vessel owner’s state the MSC Flaminia will be repaired. Sections of the vessel that were damaged in the fire will be replace and the container ship will be put back into service.

Latest photos of the MSC Flaminia:

MSC FLAMINIA Crew Member Passed Away (Germany) (worldmaritimenews.com)
Damaged chemical container ship MSC Flaminia towed away (independent.co.uk)
MSC Flaminia Docks at Wilhelmshaven (joc.com)

MSC Flaminia

September 9, 2012 Paul Hancock

The 299 meter long container ship MSC Flaminia arrived at Wilhelmshaven, Germany. After 57 days at sea, the fire-damaged container ship was escorted into the harbour by eight tugs and various government vessels. Reports state that salvagers will be removing the 2,876 containers on board including several hundred that were destroyed by the fire. The 680 tons of diesel fuel and 1240 tons of fuel oil will also be removed. Authorities will conduct an investigation and begin a search for the missing crewman.