A container ship contacted the wall at New North Lock in Brunsbuettel, while entering the Kiel Canal on Aug 1, reports Maritime Bulletin.
What happened?
Container ship BOMAR VALOUR contacted the wall at New North Lock in Brunsbuettel, while entering Kiel Canal, at around midday Aug 1.
Delay in handling the stern mooring line was reported to be the cause for the accident.
Damages reported
According to local reports, the lock wall was severely damaged, suffering a hole or dent of 10×1 meters, 4 meters deep, size. The ship was also said to sustain slight damages.
Continued her voyage
She was allowed to continue her voyage from Bremerhaven to Helsinki, where she arrived in the morning, Aug 4.
About the vessel
Container ship BOMAR VALOUR, IMO 9242637, dwt 22300, capacity 1768 TEU, built 2002, flag Liberia, manager BOREALIS MARITIME LTD.
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Source: Maritime Bulletin
