Ship collision in Brunsbüttel: Dramatic accident in the north lock!

Ship collision in Brunsbüttel: Dramatic accident in the north lock!

Brunsbüttel, Deutschland - On Friday evening, a dramatic collision occurred on the North Ostsee Canal in Brunsbüttel. Around 6:15 p.m., a goods engine ship under Luxembourg flag collided with a pilot transfer when entering the old north lock. According to the first reports, the shipperer of the pilot transferer overlooked the goods motor ship immediately after the offshoot and raced directly in front of his bow.

The Brunsbüttel water protection police are now investigating in this sea accident. The exact circumstances of the collision are still unclear and the investigation takes their course. Initial information indicates that the misunderstanding led to the dangerous incident when entering the lock.