Atoll
On January 31, the 110 meter long self-propelled barge Atoll (MMSI: 211173200) ran aground on the Main River near Karlstadt, Germany. The Atoll was en route to Ghent from Duisburg when it veered out of the navigation channel and became wedged between the two banks of the river. Multiple tugs were dispatched and were able to refloat the vessel the following morning. The water police had halted traffic in the area during the incident. No reports of injuries or pollution released. There were no reports if there was any damage to the Atoll. News reports state strong river currents may have caused the incident.
