The Unknown List

The Unknown List

There are many shipwrecks and maritime accidents which have not been included on shipwreck databases. When the vessel name is unknown or was not included in reports, the incident is typically not included in maritime accident databases.

For those incidents, we are tracking them here and plan to include as many details as feasible. This should include the location, type of vessel and details on the incident.

DateWaterwayLocationCountryIncident TypeVessel DetailsDescription
2024-11-08Main RiverEddersheim Lock (kilometer 15.600)GermanyAllisionSelf-propelled tanker-bargeVessel travelling in ballast entered the north Eddersheim lock when it suffered main engine failure when attempting to reverse too abruptly. The vessel struck the lock gate which sustained considerable material damage, but the vessel was undamaged. The lock will be taken out of service. https://www.presseportal.de/blaulicht/pm/43615/5904792
2024-10-30Main RiverMühlheim am Main lockGermanyDamagedSelf-propelled bargeBarge damaged by an anchor had broken off that damage the hull and allowed water ingress. Local fire department kept the vessel afloat. Divers were called to repair the damage and traffic on the lock was halted with 15 vessels queued.
https://osthessen-news.de/n11755102/havariertes-schiff-blockiert-schleuse-auf-dem-main.html
2024-10-27Rhine RiverOsetrich-Winkel (kilometer 418)GermanyGroundingSelf-propelled tanker-bargeVessel with a cargo of 1500 tons of Xylene Ortho was proceeding upstream from Rotterdam to Ludwigshafen when it suffered rudder failure. While assisted by another tanker, the vessel ran aground on its starboard side of the hull. A tug from Trechtigungshausen freed the vessel after several attemps. No injuries or pollution released. https://www.presseportal.de/blaulicht/pm/43615/5897122
2024-08-03Rhine RiverMainzGermanyDamagedSelf-propelled tanker-bargeA tanker loaded with 1,650 tons of nitric acid dropped anchor near the DLRG station at Mainz when the master noticed water ingress between the outer hull and inner tanks. Local fire brigade arrived on scene and deployed dewatering pumps. This stabilized the vessel so it can unload its cargo to another tanker so it can be repaired.
https://www.presseportal.de/blaulicht/pm/171463/5836637
2024-07-23HunteOldenburg/ElsflethGermanyAllisionSelf-propelled tanker-bargeA tanker allided with the replacement Elsfleth railway bridge resulting the rail traffic being suspended. Water police report the vessel's master had misjudged the clearance height as the cause of the incident.
https://www.presseportal.de/blaulicht/pm/119277/5829657
2024-06-18Rhine RiverCologne (kilometer 699.5)GermanyCollisionSelf-propelled tanker-barge / Passenger ShipAround 3:15 am, a passenger ship travelling from Nijmegen to Cologne with 172 passengers and 42 crew collided head on with a empty tanker that was proceeding towards Gelsenkirchen from Niehl. Both vessels sustained material damage, but no persons on either vessel were injured. The water police are investigating the incident.
https://www.presseportal.de/blaulicht/pm/12415/5804267
2024-05-21MoselleCochem (kilometer 51,200)GermanyAllisionSelf-propelled tanker-bargeAround 7:22 pm, a tanker loaded with 2000 tons of gasoline allided with the old Moselle bridge in Cochem. The tanker was proceeding upstream when it encountered a barge proceeding downstream when the master of the tanker made a navigation error and struck the bridge.The tanker wheelhouse sustained significant damage, but the other cargo vessel was unharmed. The master of the tanker was slighly injured in the incident. Traffic was not halted on the bridge.
https://www.presseportal.de/blaulicht/pm/117719/5784901
2024-09-18Fulda RiverKasselGermanyDamagedSelf-propelled bargeReports state a 35 meter long vessel had sprung a leak in Kassel harbor. The local fire brigade put a submersible pump to control the water ingress. Oil pollution had been released and the fire fighters placed an oil barrier to contain the pollution. The cause of the leak and damage to the vessel was not known at the time of the report.
https://www.zeit.de/news/2024-09/18/binnenschiff-schlaegt-leck-feuerwehr-verhindert-sinken
2024-11-12MainRaunheimGermanyCollisionSelf-propelled tanker-barge / Self-propelled bargeReport states around 6:20 pm, the tanker collided head-on with the inland barge near Raunheim. Both vessels sustained bow damage with the inland barge had a hole above the waterline. Neither vessel had cargo and no pollution was released.
https://www.presseportal.de/blaulicht/pm/43615/5907345