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Status Quo II

Status Quo II

Status Quo II
Photo: szlz.de

The 55 meter long self-propelled crane-barge Status Quo II ran aground on the Weser River near Hameln, Germany. The crane had run up onto a concrete dam and was unable to free itself. The crew contacted the authorities who dispatched tugs to the scene. The tugs arrived the following day and pulled the Status Quo II free. No reports of injuries.

 

Germans Fortuny

Germans Fortuny

Germans Fortuny
Photo: twitter

The 13 meter long fishing vessel Germans Fortuny ran aground near Salou, Spain. The vessel had run ashore onto the beach off Ponent. No reports of injuries to the 4 crew on board. Authorities dispatched the rescue boat Salvamar Fomalhaut to the scene.  Rescuers were able to refloat the Germans Fortuny a short time later and towed the fishing vessel back Tarragona. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Achim

Achim

Achim

The 86 meter long self-propelled barge Achim ran aground on the Danube near Wilshofen-Wieshof, Germany. The Achim departed from Vislhofen with 1000 tons of fertilizer when it encountered dense fog. The vessel veered out of the fairway and drove up into the shallows. The Achim suffered outer hull breaches and water ingress, but the inner hull remained intact. The water police and the local fire brigade were alerted and arrived on scene a short time later. Their efforts help dewatering and salvage of the Achim. No reports of injuries or pollution released.