08 Jan 2016 / Kiel Canal, Germany

Delays expected after collision

Heavy delays are expected in the Kiel Canal, following a collision near Rendsburg between a vessel in transit and a local suspension ferry at about 07:00 hours this morning (8 January).

UPDATE 1 - 1050 local time: The Kiel Canal Autorities have announced that due to salvage of the Rendsburg suspension ferry, the Brunsbuttel and Kiel-Holtenau locks will be closed until at least 1400 hours today. No traffic is being allowed to pass the ferry site.

UPDATE 2 - 1635 local time: The salvage of the Rendsburg suspension ferry has been completed and the Kiel Canal is back in service.

(For information about operations in Germany contact the GAC UK Hub Agency Centre at [email protected])

Source: Sartori & Berger, Germany – GAC agent

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