What Crew Members Say About Rix-Amber

On October 5, 2023, at approximately 6 p.m. local time, a crew member aboard the 'Rix Amber' experienced a medical emergency while the vessel was navigating the Kiel Canal en route from Leixões to Ahus. The crew member collapsed, prompting an immediate call for medical assistance. In response, both canal ferries operating between Rendsburg and Schacht-Audorf were dispatched to the scene to provide support. Following the incident, the 'Rix Amber' successfully berthed at the communal port of Rendsburg, where further medical care could be rendered.

On January 26, 2013, at approximately 6:30 a.m., the cargo vessel "Nordica" encountered a serious mishap when it allided with two gates at the Northern lock of the Kiel Canal, located in Kiel-Holtenau. This unfortunate event resulted in significant damage to one of the lock gates due to an engine failure that left the ship unable to maneuver astern while entering the lock. The "Nordica" was on its way from Szczecin, with a stop at Vierow East, destined for Boston when the incident occurred. Following the collision, the vessel made its way to Voith Quay in Kiel for a thorough investigation, arriving at 9:30 a.m., accompanied by the SFK tug "Kiel". In the wake of the accident, ship traffic through the lock had to be halted, as only the large locks remained operational; this was compounded by the fact that the second small lock was already undergoing repairs. For further details and visuals, you can refer to the German report at http://www.kn-online.de/Schleswig-Holstein/Nord-Ostsee-Kanal/Frachter-rammt-Schleusentor.