In the evening of Feb 4, 2013, a wind gust pushed the Norwegian chemical tanker "Rystraum" against the "Sandy Rickmers".
Sandy Rickmers hit by chemical tanker in Kiel Canal
In the evening of Feb 4, 2013, a wind gust pushed the Norwegian chemical tanker "Rystraum" against the "Sandy Rickmers". The collision happened at the passing point Breiholz, both ships suffered damage at the wheelhouse and the stern. No injuries, no spills reported. The"Rystraum" was carrying caustic soda from Rotterdam to Kokkola, the "Sandy Rickmers" was bound from St. Petersburg to Antwerp with a cargo of empty containers. Both vessels were able to continue to Brunsbüttel with own power and were allowed to continue the voyage after an investigation. The "Rystraum" sailed at 6 p.m. with an ETA at Kokkola of Feb 8. The "Sandy Rickmers" moored at Brunsbüttel Ostermoor on Feb 5 at 2 a.m.
