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Damaged lock gate towed to GNY Kiel for repairs

On July 22, the 46.80-meter-long and 9.36-meter-wide,lock gate, which was damaged by the 'Madicken' on Jan 2, has been removed and brought to Kiel by the tugs 'Kiel' and 'Holtenau'. The 1500-tons- gate was to be repaired in Kiel. The impact had caused the gate to be dented about two meters deep over a width of about eight to ten meters. For the crossing to Kiel, technicians had stabilized the gate with two floating pontoons. The gate was to be drydocked in Dock 8a at the German Naval Yards shipyard in Kiel at the earliest opportunity. A replacement lock gate will be installed in Brunsbüttel at the start of August. It has just been towed from Kiel after repairs. Divers are currently using the time to replace worn rail plates on the floor of the lock chamber. Report with photo: https://www.kn-online.de/lokales/kiel/schleusentor-nach-schiffshavarie-zur-reparatur-nach-kiel-geschleppt-KS3A46TF2VFB5FSFXO53HK2ATA.html

Freighter reached port of destination, still waiting times in Brunsbüttel

The 'Madicken' left the port of Brunsbüttel on Jan 4 and arrived in Klaipeda on Jan 7. Due to the damaged lock gate of the northern lock in Brunsbüttek, which was badly dented in the allision with the freighter, there are currently longer waiting times of up to six hours on the Kiel Canal. The lock gate can continue to be used provisionally, at least at low water levels: In principle, everything works perfectly: the rails, the wheels. However, pipes have been damaged and the pressure may be so high during the flood tides that these pipes could break. The damaged lock gate cannot be replaced until spring. The two existing reserve gates are currently at the TKMS shipyard in Kiel for a general overhaul. A replacement would also lead to a temporary closure of the lock chamber for at least 14 days.

Restrictions manageable after allision

After an inspection by experts from the Waterways and Shipping Administration (WSV) on the afternoon of Jan 2, the large northern lock can still be used at low water. The restrictions on shipping remain limited thus. The authority has also waived the requirement to use a tug. But the repair work will be complex. The damaged gate must be removed for repairs. The replacement gate is still at the TKMS shipyard in Kiel and will not be ready until spring. The replacement will then take 14 day. According to initial findings, the 'Madicken' only suffered minor damage to the bow above the waterline. It remained stationary in Brunsbüttel as of Jan 4.