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Flinterfortune Allision

Flinterfortune Allision

The 4500 dwt freighter Flinterfortune allided with the gate of the northern Brunsbuettel Lock.   The Flinterfortune suffered damage to the forepeak bulwark and railing.   The lock’s gate was left inoperable with damage to the hydraulic system.   The Flinterfortune was sailing from Scandinavia bound for England.  No reports of injuries or pollution being released.

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Miltiadis Junior III

Miltiadis Junior III

The 24,000 dwt boxship Miltiadis Junior III allided with the pierhead while entering the Brunsbuettel locks from Bremerahven, Germany. The vessel suffered damaged to its forepeak and proceeded to Kiel for temporary repairs. The Miltiadis Junior III was bound for Gdynia, Poland.