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On June 8, the 'Astrosprinter' was involved in a collision with the historical pilot schooner 'No. 5 Elbe' (MMSI: 211407690) on the Elbe River. Following the incident, the container ship departed from Imminham on June 11 at 7:15 a.m. and is now en route to Klaipeda, with an estimated arrival time of June 13 at 10 p.m. The timeline for raising the sunken schooner is currently under discussion with insurance representatives. Investigations have indicated that the responsibility for the accident lies with the sailing vessel, which was navigating incorrectly on the wrong side of the Elbe fairway. The captain of the 'Astrosprinter' attempted to communicate with the 'No. 5 Elbe' via VHF radio, and other nearby ships were also aware of the impending danger. On June 11, approximately 1.3 tons of diesel fuel were extracted from the submerged wreckage. In the meantime, the Schwinge River remains closed to navigation, secured with oil booms to prevent further pollution. A floating crane from Taucher Knuth has begun removing parts of the rigging and masts from the incident site. For more updates, visit: http://www.shipspotting.com/gallery/photo.php?lid=3016117#

On June 8, 2019, a significant maritime incident occurred when the container ship 'Astrosprinter' collided with the historic pilot schooner 'No. 5 Elbe' on the Elbe River. The schooner, carrying 43 passengers, was navigating near Stadersand at approximately 2:30 p.m. during the unfortunate accident. Thankfully, due to a nearby incident, four rescue vessels were only 500 meters away and arrived on the scene within three minutes. A massive emergency response was initiated, with the MANV alert activated. The fire brigade dispatched 150 personnel from Stade and Lühe, along with support from the German Life Saving Society (DLRG), medical teams from the German Red Cross, and a helicopter that airlifted one seriously injured individual to a hospital in Hamburg-Altona. As the 'Elbe 5' was rapidly taking on water, the Stade fire brigade utilized the fire boat 'Henry Köpcke' to transfer medical staff to the distressed schooner. Subsequently, the 'Elbe 5' was towed to the shore by a DLRG vessel, allowing safe evacuation of the passengers. Unfortunately, shortly after, the historic vessel sank in the estuary of the Schwinge River, leaving only its masts and part of the starboard bulwark above the water. Eight individuals sustained minor injuries during this tragic event. In an effort to contain any environmental impact, an oil boom was deployed around the wreckage. This incident comes after the 'No. 5 Elbe' had undergone extensive restoration costing 1.5 million Euros at Hvide Sande Shipyard, having just returned to Hamburg the week before following an eight-month renovation period. The 'Astrosprinter', which had embarked from Hamburg heading to Immingham, dropped anchor in position 53° 53.11' N 009° 12.26' E before resuming its journey early morning on June 9 at 3 a.m., with an expected arrival time in Immingham on June 10 at 2:30 a.m. Following investigations, the 'Astrosprinter' was reported to have sustained only minor damage during the collision. For further coverage, check out the German reports with photos and videos linked below: - [NDR News](https://www.ndr.de/nachrichten/hamburg/Bestuerzung-nach-Havarie-der-No-5-Elbe-,lotsenschoner140.html) - [Hafenmeldungen Blog](https://hafenmeldungen.blogspot.com/2019/06/080619-schockierende-fotos-der-kollision.html) - [More from NDR](https://www.ndr.de/nachrichten/hamburg/Havarie-auf-der-Elbe-No-5-Elbe-gesunken-,lotsenschoner140.html) - [Ostsee Zeitung](https://www.ostsee-zeitung.de/Nachrichten/Panorama/No-5-Elbe-sinkt-bei-Stade-Segelschiff-kollidiert-mit-Containerschiff) - [Tageblatt](https://www.tageblatt.de/lokales/blaulicht_artikel,-Segelschiff-kollidiert-mit-Containerschiff-bei-Stade-_arid,1445875.html) - [Kreiszeitung Wochenblatt](https://www.kreiszeitung-wochenblatt.de/stade/c-blaulicht/chemie-grosseinsatz-bei-synthopol-und-untergang-eines-segelschiffs-auf-der-elbe_a143024#gallery=null)

On March 27, 2012, an incident involving the Cyprus-flagged container vessel m/v 'Transanund' sparked some serious concerns in the Kiel Canal. At approximately 12:50 AM, the 'Transanund' executed an overtaking maneuver on the sluggishly moving m/v 'Heinrich Ehler.' This action generated significant suction and swell, which impacted the bunker tank vessel m/v 'Wappen von Berlin,' causing it to shift violently in its berth. The result was damaging—a bow line snapped and a gangway slipped over a bunker hose, leading to considerable distress at the Total bunker pier. As a result, an investigation was initiated against the vessel's second officer due to allegations of excessive speed during the maneuver. The officer was required to provide a security deposit, and inquiries by the Water Police are ongoing to assess the full extent of the incident and its implications.