Fairplay
On the morning of June 11, the 105 meter long self-propelled barge Fairplay (MMSI: 211234090) ran aground on the Danube River near Regensburg, Germany. The Fairplay was headed to Linz from Nürnberg with a cargo of iron ore when it ran aground during a turning maneuver trying to enter the port at Regensburg. The Fairplay was stuck lying at an angle partially blocking navigation traffic.
Attempts to refloat the Fairplay the following day failed. A pusher tug had arrived on site and was unable to free the barge. After several failed salvage attempts with the pusher over the following days, a dredger was dispatched from Rotterdam to lighter part of the cargo of iron ore. Authorities have stated the water level should rise, but may not be enough to aid in refloating the Fairplay. The water police have stated the stranded barge is secured and there is enough room to allow vessel traffic to resume. No reports of injuries or pollution released.