Cargo Business Newswire

Monday, September 28, 2015

Cargo ship runs aground in German canal

The general cargo ship Ofmar ran aground in Germany’s Kiel Canal on its way from Estonia to Morocco. During the evening passage of the canal, in the western direction, it ran into an embankment and became stuck in the mud and rocks.

The Turkey-flagged vessel was reportedly refloated by a harbor tug and went on to Brunsbuettel on its own.

The Ofmar will be inspected before being released to resume its voyage.

Local authorities will investigate the cause of the accident.

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