Overview

• The inland ship at the Dörverden lock took on water and was briefly at risk of sinking, contaminating the lock area with oil traced to the engine room.
• All crew members reached safety without injuries, according to the fire department.
• Emergency teams deployed oil booms to limit spread and prepared divers to locate and seal the breach, though reports differ on whether it is in the equipment room or the cargo hold.
• The Waterways and Shipping Authority said the vessel has been secured downstream of the lock and the situation appears stable, with pumping operations in progress.
• Navigation, initially halted, has been reopened with warnings to pass slowly near the casualty, and officials said the operation could take several hours while environmental impact is assessed.