On the early morning of November 9, the 70 meter long self-propelled barge Lobenstein (MMSI: 211497070) went adrift on the Elbe River off Geesthacht, Germany. Authorities at the Geesthacht lock spotted the Lobenstein adrift and unmanned. An investigation found the Lobenstein had been intentionally been untied from its berth by unknown persons. The same persons concealed their crime by also destroying the nearby surveillance cameras.  Authorities state the vessel had been victim to vandalism in the past. The Geesthacht police has launched an investigation and the owner of the Lobenstein has offered 1,000 euros reward for information leading to an arrest.

Reports state the vessel was safely recovered. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.