Shipwreck Log

The 129 meter long, 9006 dwt tanker Rystraum collided with the 159 meter long, 14901 dwt container ship Sandy Rickmers in the Kiel Canal near Breiholz, Germany.  The Rystraum was pushed by a gust of wind and struck the stern of the Sandy Rickmers.   No reports of injuries and no pollution released.  The Rystraum suffered light damage to its wheelhouse while the stem of the Sandy Rickmers suffered slight damage.   Both vessels were able to proceed under their own power to Brunsbuttel.  The water police launched an investigation and allowed both vessels to continue onto their destinations.   The Sandy Rickmers continued on to Antwerp with its cargo of empty containers while the Rystraum headed to Kokkola with its cargo of caustic soda.

The 139 meter long, 11051 dwt container ship Iris Bolten became disabled near Breiholz, Germany.  The Iris Bolten had suffered an explosion in the engine room resulting in the vessel to lose power.   The crew made an emergency anchor before requesting assistance.  Several tugs were dispatched and took the container ship under tow to Brunsbuettel.  No further details reported.

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The 101 meter long, 5207 dwt container ship Conger ran aground on the Kiel Canal near Breiholz, Germany.  The Conger had suffered steering failure causing the vessel to run into the embankment.  A tug refloated the Conger and both vessels proceeded to a quay at Kiel to be inspected for damage.  Reports state the vessel was able to make repairs and allow was allowed to proceed the following day.  The vessel continued on its way to Soedertalje, Sweden.   No reports of injuries or pollution being released.

The 86 meter long, 4800 dwt cable layer Team Oman collided with the 88 meter long, 3150 dwt freighter Hydra near Breiholz, Germany on the Kiel Canal.   The two vessels suffered minor dents, but no significant damage.   No reports of injuries.   Both vessels were inspected and allowed to continue on their voyage.