Wilson-Dover Vessel Reviews and Specifications

On the early morning of August 25, 2014, the cargo vessel 'Wilson Dover' met with a catastrophic incident as it approached the port of Skagen. Arriving from Bremerhaven, the ship lost engine power and was unable to halt its momentum. At approximately 6:30 a.m., the vessel collided with the Sildemels Quay, resulting in a significant impact that caused several shipping containers to topple over. The situation escalated as the ship continued forward, striking the transversing berth with its bulbous bow, which led to substantial structural damage including a large hole and a subsequent road collapse. Fortunately, the 'Wilson Dover' sustained only minor damage and successfully docked at the factory quay. It remained there until August 27 before departing for Hellvik, with an estimated time of arrival set for August 28. For more details and images from the incident, you can view the Danish report at http://www.skagensavis.dk/2014/08/26/fragtskib-paa-afveje.html.

The vessel 'Wilson Dover' set sail from Papenburg at 2:30 PM on January 15, following the successful completion of repairs to its bow, which had sustained breaches and dents. After receiving clearance for departure, the ship anchored in the North Sea near Schiermonnikoog that evening, marking a swift recovery for the vessel.

On January 13, 2013, during the afternoon hours, the vessel 'Wilson Dover' encountered an allision with the lock's wall and gates while making its way into the port of Papenburg after departing from Ijmuiden. This incident resulted in noticeable scratches on the ship's port side foreship, along with a dent on its bow. Additionally, the lock gate sustained significant bending due to the impact. For detailed reports and photographs of the incident, visit these links: [Forum Schiff](http://forum-schiff.de/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=23#p84177) and [Shipspotting](http://www.shipspotting.com/gallery/photo.php?lid=1723193).