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In the early hours of September 27, 2018, at 1:25 a.m., the bulk carrier 'Rocamar', sailing from Antwerp to Inkoo, encountered a mishap as it allided with a piling at Jetty II in the historic foreport of the Kiel Canal locks located in Brunsbüttel. This incident was attributed to a navigation error as the vessel was making its way into the smaller northern lock. The allision resulted in minor damage, leaving scratches on the ship's foreship. Following the incident, the 'Rocamar' was permitted to proceed through the waterway eastbound at 3:15 a.m. The ship docked at the Voith Quay in Kiel at 9 a.m. for a thorough inspection and class certification. After completing the necessary evaluations, the vessel resumed its journey at 4:45 p.m.