Allision in Brunsbüttel

Coming from Ijmuiden, the "Thor Endeavour" allided with the tug "Bugsier 15" in the New Southern lock of the Kiel-Canal in Brundsbüttel upon entering on June 10, 2017, at 9.30 a.m. The tug was assisting the bulkcarrier at the bow and was pushed into the gate. Part of the fendering of the tug tore off and got stuck at the gate. Workers tried to remove it before it could fall into the water, which would enforce a closure of the gate for the salvage. The "Theor Endeavour" may only continue the canal transit with a permanent tug assistance.