The 86 meter long self-propelled barge Rubiships VIII became disabled on the Danube near Deggendorf, Germany.  The Rubiships VIII was en route to Deggendorf from Straubing when the vessel’s rudder broke.  The crew was able to make an emergency anchoring.   The Rubiships VIII was taken under tow to Deggendorf and will be later towed to Linz for repairs.