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Month: October 2011

Tauber Aground

Tauber Aground

The 105 meter long self-propelled barge Tauber loaded with a cargo of sand went aground on the Rhine River near Niederkassel-Lülsdorf, Germany.  The Tuaber suffered damage to its hull and had water ingress.  The master of the barge was able to keep the vessel afloat until he could dock at the Evonik Works.  Local firefighters arrived on the scene and assisted in pumping water from the Tauber while repairs could be made.  No reports of injuries or pollution being released.  More info at general-anzeiger-bonn.de

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Maas Collision

Maas Collision

The 105 meter long container ship Oehringen collided with the 110 meter long self-propelled barge Linquenda on the Maas River near Zwijndrecht, Netherlands.  The Oehringen was passing under the Old Meuse bridge when it struck the moored Linquenda.  The master of the Oehringen had pass on the wrong side of the bridge pillar.   Reports state several were injured in the collision with two being sent to hospital.   Both vessels sustained damage, but no water ingress.   The Oehringen continued to Dordrecht where authorities met the vessel.  Alcohol was not a factor in the incident.

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