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Collision in the Kiel Canal
On Feb 12, 2012, at 6.30 p.m. the "Panagia", whilst coming from Rauma, was in collison with the eastbound sailing German tug "Bugsier 15" (IMO: 9821112), in the Kiel-Canal at km 52,5, between Breiholz and Rüsterbergen. The cargo vessel suffered scratches, the tug was damaged on port side in the region of the exhaust pipe and crane. Bot ships were allowed to continue their voyages, but had to berth in Brunsbuettel for surveys. The "Panagia" berthed at 11 p.m. and sailed on Feb 13 at 3.20 p.m. for St. Nazaire. The "Bugsier 15" sailed at 2.30 p.m. At the time of the accident there was slight fog with a visibility of 750 metres. No injuries, no spill reported. The police Brunsbuettel was investigating.
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