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Containership Contacts Lock’s Gate, Kiel Canal

A container ship got pushed by a strong gust of wind and contacted Brunsbuettel lock, Kiel Canal, on Dec 11, reports Maritime Bulletin. 

What happened?

Container ship CONMAR BAY, pushed by a strong gust of wind, contacted safety fenders while approaching northern lock at Brunsbuettel, Kiel Canal, completing her southbound transit early in the morning Dec 11. 

Damages reported

Fenders and lock’s gate did not sustain any damages. CONMAR BAY suffered a starboard side railing dent at some 25 meters...

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Vessel Enters Lock’s Closed Gate

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...

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