Kiel-Canal Closed Due to Collision

October 28, 2013

Photo: Kiel Canal
Photo: Kiel Canal

Due to a collision of two vessels at Brunsbttel on the western end of Kiel-Canal between siding Kudensee and Brunsbüttel Innerharbour, the Kiel-Canal has been closed since 3:45 a.m. local time October 28 .

Salvage operation are ordered, and westbound vessels presently inside the Kiel-Canal are stopped. The period of closure is presently unknown.

gac.com

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