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Month: December 2011

Adriana

Adriana

The 80 meter long, 1130 dwt self-propelled barge Adriana allided with a dock at Emden, Germany.  The Adriana’s hull was holed in the bow and there was water ingress.   To avoid sinking, the Adriana was driven onto a mud bank.  No reports of injuries or pollution being released.   The water police responded and supplied a dewatering pump.  With the pump installed, the Adriana tried and failed to pull itself off the mud.  A tug was requested and the vessel was pulled free the next day.  The water police is conducting an investigation into the incident.

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Botnia Disabled

Botnia Disabled

The 122 meter long, 8300 dwt freighter Botnia became disabled after problems with its steering gear while off Malta.   The Botnia was taken under tow to Valetta.   No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.

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Sternberg

Sternberg

The 80 meter long self-propelled barge Sternberg allided with a bridge on the Hamm Canal near Luenen, Germany.  The bridge suffered no damage, but the Sternberg’s wheelhouse was completely destroyed.  Reports state the vessel suffered about 7500€ in damage.   No reports of injuries or pollution being released.    The vessel was in ballast after unloading cargo at Bergkamen and was bound for Orsoy.   The water police is conducting an investigation into the incident.

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