General cargo ship rammed into Lock’s closed gate while approaching Lock to enter it, via the Kiel Canal, reports Maritime Bulletin.
What happened?
General cargo ship ELSE rammed into Lock’s closed gate at Kiel early in the morning Aug 29, while approaching Lock to enter it.
The 88-meter long freighter was en route from Klaipeda Lithuania to Les Sables France, via the Kiel Canal.
According to reports, the “Else” passed the pilot’s boarding position without taking a sea pilot on board and collided from the outside into the closed gate of the new north lock.
Remained stuck
The bow bored into the metal construction and the ship was stuck for about six hours, until she was pulled out and berthed at Kiel.
Damages reported
Gate was seriously damaged and is inoperative.
ELSE also sustained damages.
About the ship
General cargo ship ELSE, IMO 9006320, dwt 3729, built 1993, flag Panama, manager REGENCY SHIP MANAGEMENT SA, Turkey.
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Source: Maritime Bulletin
