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2019: "Ever Given" Allided with Berthed Ferry "Finkenwerder" in Hamburg

published on 28 March 2021 - 1926 -

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Found on YouTube. Created by "vesseltracker". Originally published on 2019-02-11.

On 9 February 2019, near the Port of Hamburg, the EVER GIVEN struck the 25-metre HADAG ferry Finkenwerder, moored at the Blankenese jetty, and severely damaged it. Two minutes after the collision, a ban was imposed on sailing on the Elbe due to strong winds.

During transit from Hamburg to Rotterdam, the 20,000 TEU container ship "Ever Given" allided with the berthed ferry "Finkenwerder" in Hamburg on 9 February 2019. No injuries were reported.

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