Statengracht Vessel Reviews and Specifications

The 'Statengracht,' a vessel facing recent challenges, has seen significant repair advancements with a notable eight-meter gap in its port side effectively patched. This crucial development allows the ship to be relocated to a specialized repair facility. While the inner structures of the ship have been addressed, the hull remains compromised, requiring further attention. The owner, Spliethoff, is actively searching for a suitable dry dock, ideally keeping the repairs in Rostock. For further details, including photos and video updates, you can check the German report available here: http://www.ndr.de/regional/mecklenburg-vorpommern/kollision133.html.

On February 2, 2023, the vessel Statengracht, identified by IMO number 9288045, underwent urgent repairs conducted by divers from Baltic-Taucher based in Rostock. The swift action of the team successfully halted a water influx after the ship suffered damage while navigating. Before it can set sail from Rostock’s overseas port, the cellulose cargo aboard must be unloaded, with most of the cargo reportedly surviving the incident without significant harm. As of now, the location for necessary permanent repairs remains undetermined, as Rostock lacks the facilities to perform such operations. Initial investigations indicate that a navigational error may have contributed to the collision. For further details and images, you can visit the German news reports: [Bundespolizei Incident Report](http://www.presseportal.de/polizeipresse/pm/70256/2409013/bpold-bbs-frachtschiffe-kollidieren-vor-ruegen-bundespolizei-und-seenotretter-in-einsatz/rss) and [NNN Coverage](http://www.nnn.de/nachrichten/home/top-thema/artikel/havarist-kann-wieder-durchstarten.html).

A recent maritime collision involving the vessels 'Katre' and 'Statengracht' has been attributed to human error. The incident occurred as the 'Katre' was navigating from the Öresund to Stralsund, crossing the northern approach of the Kadet Channel. Meanwhile, the 'Statengracht', loaded with wood pellets, was making its way from Rauma towards the deep-water fairway. As the 'Katre' prepared to enter the traffic separation zone, it collided with the port side of the 'Statengracht' at a speed of 10 knots. Following the collision, the 'Katre' was directed to Mukran port, prompting the Federal Police aboard the vessel 'Bredstedt' to initiate an investigation into the mishap. Simultaneously, the 'Statengracht' was rerouted to the former container terminal in Rostock. During its transit, the crew of the 'Statengracht' worked diligently to pump out water from the damaged cargo hold, with assistance from the lifeboat 'Harro Koepke'. Upon arrival at the port, divers and salvage experts collaborated with the crew to address the situation effectively.