A Dutch freighter went out of control and got stuck in the embankment near Levensau, Kiel Canal, reports Maritime Bulletin.
What happened?
General cargo ship SKAGENBANK went out of control and got stuck in the embankment near Levensau, Kiel Canal, at night May 4, while transiting Canal in western direction.
Assisted to be anchored
Tug assisted the vessel to get free, reportedly she was taken back to Kiel and anchored.
Transit resumed
The problem was reported to be fixed and SKAGEBANK resumed transit in the afternoon May 5, under its own power, and at a reduced speed.
As of 1700 UTC May 5, the ship was still transiting the Canal.
About the vessel
General cargo ship SKAGENBANK, IMO 9313864, dwt 4500, built 2005, flag Netherlands, manager BANKSHIP IV BV.
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Source: Maritime Bulletin
