Tanker Went Out of Control in Kiel Canal

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Tanker went out of control and collided with general cargo ship in Kiel Canal near Kiel locks, at around 0120 LT Jul 27, reports Maritime Bulletin.

What happened?

Tanker went out of control after engine failure and collided with general cargo ship in Kiel Canal near Kiel locks.

The ships were transiting Canal in opposite directions, both reportedly, sustained damages and were detained.

Vessels berthed

Tanker was berthed near collision site, general cargo ship according to track, exited Canal and was berthed in port outside locks.

As of 1420 UTC Jul 27, both ships remained berthed in Kiel. Reportedly, ships didn’t report water ingress, nor there was any leak.

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Source: Maritime Bulletin