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Collision near Hohe Düne

Collision near Hohe Düne

Photo: ostsee-zeitung.de
Photo: ostsee-zeitung.de

The 116 meter long, 7479 dwt tanker Wisby Verity collided with the 38 meter long ro-ro ferry Warnow in the Rostock Sea Canal near Hohe Düne, Germany.  The ferry was proceeding from Warnemünde to Hohe Düne with 6 passengers and 1 vehicles when it veered to avoid another ferry enter the port when it crashed into the Wisby Verity.    The Warnow suffered hull damage with some water ingress.   Two passengers on the ferry were injured and taken to hospital.   No reports of injuries or damage on board the Wisby Verity.   The water police have detained the Wisby Verity while they conduct an investigation.

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