Discover the Kord-Arctic: Ratings & Maritime News

In a significant maritime transaction, a vessel has been sold for an impressive sum of $2.8 million to Russian buyers. This sale marks another important development within the shipping industry as international buyers continue to invest in maritime assets.

In a concerning incident on February 12, 2015, five chemical drums containing phosphoric acid and surfactants were accidentally dropped into the Kiel Canal at the Holtenau locks. The mishap unfolded around 7:45 a.m. as a tanker was maneuvering within the lock system. During routine loading of the drums categorized as 'UN 1805', five items slipped into the canal. One drum was compromised upon impact with the fender pontoons, resulting in a spillage of approximately 24 kilograms of its chemical contents into the water. Emergency services were notified but faced limitations in addressing the pollution effectively. Consequently, representatives from the State Office for Coastal and Marine Protection made the determination not to retrieve the remaining barrels. As a result, the officer responsible for the vessel now faces potential prosecution for water pollution and must also pay a safety fine, as coordinated with the Public Prosecutor. Despite the incident, the tanker, which had made a stop at the Bominflot Bunker Station at 8 a.m., resumed its journey from Grangemouth to Rotterdam at 11:15 a.m.