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Month: July 2018

Langeland 1

Langeland 1

Langeland 1
Photo: presseportal.de

The 20 meter long former fishing vessel Langeland 1 ran aground near Wischafen, Germany.  The Langeland 1 was headed to Hamburg from Kiel when it grounded on the receding tide.  After the grounding, the vessel suffered a list and nearly capsized.  Authorities were alerted and secured the vessel with lines to keep it upright while booms were placed around the hull in case of any pollution released. 

Later on the incoming tide, the Langeland 1 suffered water ingress which had to be controlled by additional dewatering pumps.  With the rising tide, authorities were able to refloat the Langeland 1 and tow it to a berth in Wischafen. 

Trias Obelix

Trias Obelix

Trias Obelix
Photo: schuttevaer.nl

The 160 meter long self-propelled barge Trias Obelix ran aground on the Waal River near Nijmegen, Netherlands. The Trias Obelix had struck bottom to the low water level of the river.  When the vessel attempted to free itself, the river current pulled the barge perpendicular to the river.  The crew was able to drop anchor and turn the vessel around .  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Tranquilo

Tranquilo

Tranquilo
Photo: twitter

The 55 meter long self-propelled barge Tranquilo ran aground on the IJssel near Doesburg, Netherlands. The Tranquilo was entering the IJssel from the Rhine when it grounded.  The barge was unable to refloat itself and requested assistance.  Two barges responded and tried in vain to pull the Tranquilo free, but the barge remain stuck.  Reports state the low water level at the IJssel may have caused the grounding.  No reports of injuries.