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LNG tanker reached Mukran - investigations against captain

The "Iberica Knutsen," which had run aground off Rügen on MAy 22, has, reached the port of Mukran on May 24. From its anchorage off Rügen, the ship made the journey to its destination under its own power and with the assistance of tugs.;So far, no damage to the LNG-tanker has been reported. However, the Federal Bureau of Maritime Accident Investigation has not yet completed its analysis. The reason why the ship ran aground off Sassnitz was also still under investigation. As part of the investigation, an investigation has been initiated against the ship's captain. According to current investigations, there was no environmental damage. Report with photo: https://www.ndr.de/nachrichten/mecklenburg-vorpommern/Auf-Grund-gelaufener-LNG-Tanker-nach-Mukran-geschleppt,ibericaknutsen100.html

Sassnitz Water Police have taken over the investigation into the cause of the grounding

The Sassnitz Water Police have taken over the investigation into the cause of the grounding of the "Iberica Knutsen on May 22 at approximately 5:20 a.m., while approaching the port, off the Mukran ferry port. As part of the accident investigation, an investigation has been initiated against the responsible ship's master. A detention order has been issued until the on-board investigations and the inspection of the ship's hull have been completed. The Sassnitz Water Police was conducting the ongoing investigation into the cause and circumstances of the incident- With the assistance of several tug s, the vessel was safely towed to the Sassnitz roadstead. No injuries were reported. No cargo was lost and no environmental impacts were reported. Report with pphoto: https://www.nordkurier.de/regional/ruegen/lng-tanker-lief-in-der-ostsee-vor-ruegen-auf-grund-3606531

LNG tanker ean aground off Rügen

On the morning of May 22 2025, the ' Iberica Knudsen', which was transporting liquefied natural gas (LNG), ran aground off Rügen island. It has later been towed free and was safely anchored. The "Iberica Knutsen," carrying US gas, was en route to the port of Sassnitz-Mukran on Rügen. There was no environmental damage so far, and no injuries were reported, police said. According to current information, there has also been no environmental damage. The Sassnitz Water Police have taken over the investigation of the cause of thd grounding on board the tanker.