Cargo Ship Rams Into The Lock’s Gate Causing Serious Damage!

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  • A general cargo ship rammed into the Lock’s gate while entering Kiel Canal in Brunsbuettel, in the evening May 17.
  • Both the ship and gate were damaged.
  • Adequate measures are being taken to restore function.

What happened?

A General cargo ship RIMINI contacted Lock’s gate while entering Kiel Canal in Brunsbuettel, in the evening May 17. Ship and gate were damaged. RIMINI was berthed after exiting lock in Brunsbuettel, Canal side. As of 0700 UTC May 19, the ship was still at Brunsbuettel.

Gate reportedly, sustained serious damages and became inoperable. RIMINI is or was en route from Rotterdam to Rostock with ETA May 19. RIMINI suffered hull damages in stb fore area, see pic.

Details of the ship

General cargo ship RIMINI, IMO 9421635, dwt 2600, built 2008, flag Netherlands, manager Amasus Shipping.

 

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Source: Maritime Bulletin