The Keit: Crew Feedback and Vessel Data

On December 27, 2017, at approximately 1:55 PM, the vessel 'Keit' encountered a precarious situation while navigating the Kiel Canal near the ferry point at Fischerhütte. The incident occurred due to inappropriate use of the autopilot, resulting in the ship colliding with the canal's embankment and narrowly missing a local ferry. Fortunately, the 'Keit' was able to free itself and continued on its journey from Rotterdam to Klaipeda, scheduled to arrive on December 29. After the incident, the ship docked at the North Port of Kiel at 6 PM for necessary evaluations and departed once more at 2:15 AM on December 28, following a thorough class survey. The master of the vessel was required to pay a safety deposit of 500 Euro, and an investigation was subsequently launched concerning the actions of the pilot involved in the incident.

In an exciting development for maritime trade, Estonian-based Hansa Shipping has successfully purchased the vessel previously known as 'Askö' from Hermann Buss in Leer. The ship, now renamed 'Keit', is set to operate under the Maltese flag. This strategic acquisition marks a significant step for Hansa Shipping in enhancing their fleet capabilities. On July 20, 2017, 'Keit' embarked on its maiden journey from Hundested to Klaipeda, signifying a new chapter for the vessel and her new owners.

On December 13, at noon, the vessel 'Askö' departed from the quay at Hässelby power station, Fortum Värme, located in Södertalje. Following the successful unloading of its last shipment of pellets, the ship is now en route to Gdansk. The primary objective is to carry out necessary repairs due to damage sustained from a grounding incident. The expected time of arrival in Gdansk is scheduled for December 15 at 9 a.m.