Shipwreck Log

On the afternoon of July 2, the 110 meter long passenger ship Elegant Lady (MMSI: 207072229) allided on the Moselle River at Sankt Aldegund, Germany. The Elegant Lady was proceeding downstream when it entered the lock and struck the lock gate. The lock gate sustained significant damage resulting in the gate being inoperable. The lock would be required to be closed. The Elegant Lady sustained only minor damage and was able to proceed under its owner power to a mooring just outside the Sankt Aldegund lock.  Three people on board the passenger ship were injured during the incident. No reports of pollution released.

Reports stated that over 50 vessels queued near Sankt Aldegund waiting for passage through the closed locks. On July 4, authorities reported that vessels travelling downstream will be allowed to pass through the locks. The gate will be inspected after each vessel passes through the lock slowing traffic to 1 vessel per hour. Upstream vessel traffic was slated to return in a few days. Authorities stated a new gate had been plan before the incident and is slated to be installed in late September.