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Allision in Rostock
On Jan 8, 2025, at around 11:45 a.m., the 'Weser Highway' allided with the port facility in Rostock's seaport, causing significant damage. The Rostock Water Police Inspectorate (WSPI) was notified at around 12:00 p.m. from the Warnemünde traffic control center. The unloaded vehicle carrier, en route into the port, coming from Halmstad and assisted by two port tugs, hit the quay with the port side during the docking maneuver, A staircase and a platform were deformed. The ship suffered several dents above the waterline and paint abrasions. According to initial findings, the unfavourable wind conditions were the cause of the allision. The WSPI Rostock filed an accident report. There was no suspicion of alcohol or drugs behind behind the incident. A temporary sailing ban imposed by the Federal Association for Transport, Postal Logistics and Telecommunications, was lifted after the investigation was finished at around 2:00 p.m. , and the ship sailed again back to Halmstad at around 5 p.m. UTC. The estimated damage to the port facility was around 50,000 Euros.
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