RP Praag
On the afternoon of March 13, the 110 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge RP Praag (IMO: 9982847) caught fire on the Rhine near Grimlingshausen, Germany. The fire erupted in the engine room releasing dense smoke. A fire recue boat from Neuss arrived on scene with fire fighters who boarded the RP Praag. An inspection found the fire had extinguished itself and only the engine room was filled with smoke. Fire fighters used ventilators to clear smoke out of the compartment. One crew member sustained injuries from smoke inhalation and was taken to hospital for treatment.
The RP Praag was able to proceed to Neuss where it berthed. Damage from the fire was not disclosed. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.