Longeon Ship Details and Seafarer Feedback

On July 30, 2026, the cargo ship 'Longeon' encountered a significant mishap while navigating the Kiel Canal, specifically near Rade in the Rendsburg-Eckernförde district. The vessel, which was traveling from Rostock to Bilbao, experienced a technical malfunction that rendered it unmaneuverable. As a result, 'Longeon' drifted into a trout farm located in the canal. Initial assessments by investigators revealed that the incident caused damage to the buoys and the fish farm's holding basin, with police estimating the total damage costs to fall within the mid-to-upper five-figure range. To further evaluate the extent of the damages, police divers were tasked with conducting a thorough assessment over the ensuing days and weeks. Fortunately, reports confirmed that no fish were harmed or escaped during this unfortunate event. Remarkably, the crew of 'Longeon' managed to rectify the technical issue while still at sea, allowing them to resume their journey under their own power. The estimated damage inflicted on the trout farm has been reported to exceed 50,000 Euros. For more information, a detailed report with images is available at https://www.ndr.de/nachrichten/schleswig-holstein/kiel_neumuenster_ploen_rendsburg-eckernfoerde/frachter-beschaedigt-forellenzucht-kein-fisch-zu-schaden-gekommen,regionkielnews-2554.html.