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Month: August 2024

Karin

Karin

Karin
Photo: swr.de

On August 3, the 80 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge Karin sprung a leak on the Rhine River off Mainz, Germany. The Karin was loaded with 1650 tons of nitric acid when the master discovered the vessel had water ingress in the area between the outer hull and the tanks. Unable to control the flooding and the vessel developing a list, the Karin dropped anchor off the DLRG station at Mainz. Local firefighters were alerted who brought pumps to help dewater the tanker which were able to stabilize the Karin.

The owners of the Karin dispatched another tanker to lighter the cargo of acid off the vessel.  Divers inspected the vessel’s hull, but were unable to find the source of the leak.  Authorities determined the Karin was safe to proceed to a shipyard in Duisburg for repairs. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

 

 

Naima

Naima

Naima
Photo: forum-schiff.de

On July 23, the 85 meter long, 1626 dwt self-propelled tanker-barge Naima (IMO: 9485966) allided with the Elsfleth railway bridge over the Hunte river. The Naima was proceeding with 3000 tons of biodiesel fuel when it struck the bridge as it attempted to pass underneath. The Naima sustained significant damage as the bridge house was completed destroyed. The master and one crewman on the Naima sustained slight injuries.

The railway bridge was also badly damaged. The Elsfleth bridge was actually a temporary bridge.  It had only been in operation since April 2024 after the original bridge had be struck by another vessel in February and declared damaged beyond repair. The temporary bridge was fixed and only allowed vessels to pass underneath when water levels allowed. Reports state all rail traffic has been halted as the bridge is unusable.

The incident is under investigation by the water police.

Park City

Park City

Park City

On July 31, the 79 meter long, 600 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Park City (IMO: 8700709) allided with a barge at Bridgeport, Connecticut.  The ferry was entering Bridgeport when it struck a construction barge and sustained minor damage. Reports state there was no water ingress, injuries or pollution released.

The Park City will be taken out of service for about a week for repairs. Reports states some schedule sailings between Bridgeport and Port Jefferson have been cancelled.