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The 'Kovera' has set sail from Kiel following the completion of extensive repairs at Lindenau Yard. The vessel underwent significant work to address damages, specifically breaches and dents in the bow, which were incurred during a collision with the 'Ida' on November 9. The repair operations were finalized on November 18 at 6:10 PM, and the 'Kovera' is now en route to Barrow-in-Furness as its next destination.

On the morning of November 9, 2011, a maritime incident unfolded as the cargo ship 'Kovera,' arriving from Klaipeda, collided with the vessel 'Ida' in thick fog near Holtenau on the Kiel Roads. The two ships were navigating toward the locks of the Kiel Canal when the 'Kovera' failed to recognize that the 'Ida' was preparing to halt, resulting in a significant impact. Fortunately, there were no reports of fuel spills following the collision, but both vessels sustained considerable damage. In response to the incident, the 'Ida' was instructed to anchor in the Heikendorf bight, while the 'Kovera' took position off Holtenau to undergo inspections. The police launch 'Neumühlen' was dispatched to the scene to assist. Subsequently, the 'Kovera' made its way to Lindenau Yard Kiel for necessary repairs to its bow, which had sustained a hole during the collision. For detailed insights and photographs related to the incident, one can refer to the German report available at http://www.kn-online.de/lokales/kiel/259905-Schiffskollision-auf-der-Kieler-Foerde.html.