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Author: Paul Hancock

Johannes Brahms

Johannes Brahms

Johannes Brahms
Photo: wesermarsch-aktuell.de

On the morning of January 1, the 82 meter long self-propelled passenger ship Johannes Brahms (MMSI: 244183027) allided on the Hunte River with a rail bridge near Elsfleth, Germany. The Johannes Brahms was sailing from Bremen when it grazed the bridge. The passenger ship was undamaged from the allision and there were no reports of injuries.

Johannes Brahms

The vessel contacted the water police who arrived on site a short time later.  After conducting an initial inspection showing visible damage, rail bridge traffic was halted as a precaution. The Johannes Brahms would later proceed to the port of Oldenburg..

 

nickoVISION

nickoVISION

nickoVISION
Photo: kisalfold.hu

On the early morning of December 31, 2005, the 135 meter long self-propelled passenger ship nickoVISION (IMO: 4029860) ran aground on the Danube River near Gönyű, Hungary.  The nickoVISION had departed from Passau bound for Budapest with 200 passengers when it grounded due to low water levels on the Danube near the 1792 kilometer marker. Unable to free itself, the vessel requested assistance.

Viva Two

With water levels below normal and were falling, a tug was requested to assist with refloating. After multiple attempts to refloat the nickoVISION failed, the passengers and crew remained on the stranded vessel overnight until another passenger ship could be brought on site.

On January 1, the 135 meter long Viva Two (MMSI: 269057829) arrived on site and all the passengers were transferred safely off the nickoVISION. There were no reports of injuries. Reports state the vessel would be refloated as soon as water levels allow.

Scot Pioneer

Scot Pioneer

Scot Pioneer
Photo: devonlive.com

On the night of December 31, 2025, the 90 meter long, 3638 dwt cargo vessel Scot Pioneer (IMO: 9331347) ran aground in the English Channel at the entrance of the Teign River at Teignmouth harbour, England. The Scot Pioneer had departed from Hamburg and was entering the harbour when it stranded on a sandbank some 50 meters off the shoreline.

The Scot Pioneer remained aground until early the next day. Aided by a tug, the cargo vessel was pulled free on the next high tide. No reports of injuries to the 8 crew on board, damage or pollution released.