Extension of lock closure period

29 Jul 2024 / Kiel Canal, Germany

The Kiel Canal Authority has announced a mandatory extension of closure of the Big New South Lock at Brunsbuettel until 16 August, due to unforeseen additional maintenance works.

The following vessels will be obliged to accept tug assistance in order to protect the lock gates:
- All vessels (traffic group 3 or higher) entering the locks first; and
- All vessels (traffic group 3 or higher) entering the locks behind the first vessel and running risk of hitting the lockgate directly

For vessels (traffic group 3 or higher) entering the locks with no risk of hitting the lockgate directly, tug assistance will be not compulsory.

(For information about operations in Germany, contact the GAC Hub Agency Centre at [email protected])

Source: Sartori & Berger, Germany – GAC agent

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