Kiel canal transit was restricted after a general cargo ship struck Northern Lock’s Gate in Kiel, Kiel Canal at around 1800 UTC Mar 13, reports Maritime Bulletin.
What happened?A general cargo ship struck Northern Lock’s Gate in Kiel, Kiel Canal at around 1800 UTC Mar 13, while entering Canal, en route from Klaipeda Lithuania to Immingham UK.
According to reports, the accident was caused by the ship’s engine failure.
Damages reportedThe vessel’s bow reportedly sustained serious damages and she...
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