Hav-Vestlandia Ship Details and Seafarer Feedback

On the evening of February 1, 2019, the freighter 'Bekau' was navigating its route from Hamburg to Klaipeda when it collided with scaffolding at a construction site within the historic lock of Brunsbüttel while entering the Kiel Canal at approximately 7:35 p.m. Following the incident, the vessel was detained in the lock for a thorough investigation. After the assessment was completed, the 'Bekau' was cleared to continue its journey, departing at 9:45 p.m. The ship resumed its eastbound transit through the canal, successfully reaching Klaipeda on February 5 at 1:40 p.m. Subsequently, on February 7 at 10:00 p.m., the 'Bekau' set sail again, this time headed for Ayr, UK, with an estimated arrival date of February 14.