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Karola

Karola

Photo: binnenschifferforum.de

The 105 meter long self-propelled barge Karola went aground on the Rhine River near Trechtingshausen, Germany.   The Karola had suffered steering failure when the rudder became stuck causing the vessel to veer off course.   The Karola suffered some damage to its forepeak with water ingress into the anchor chain hold.   Another vessel assisted in securing the Karola while the crew attempted to dewater the forepeak.   No reports of injuries or pollution being released.  A lighter barge arrived the next day to help with refloating the vessel.   The Karola was en route to Mannheim from Rotterdam with 1829 tons of steel plates.

 

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Trondheim

Trondheim

Photo: nrk.no

The 97 meter long ro-ro ferry Trondheim ran aground near Krokeide, Norway.   The Trondheim departed Austevoll with 72 passengers and five crew on a scheduled voyage.  As the ferry was approaching the piers at Krokeide, it suffered engine failure.   The vessel was unable to slow down so the master steered the Trondheim away from the piers to avoid an allision, but grounded on the opposite side of the waterway.   Passengers reported a loud thud as the ferry struck bottom, but there was no panic on board.    No reports of injuries or pollution released.   The passengers were later safely evacuated.   The ferry was later towed to the nearby quay.   Divers were requested to make an inspection of the hull for any possible damage.

Video of the grounded ferry at nrk.no

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