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Katarina

Katarina

Katarina

On July 22, the 80 meter long self-propelled barge Katarina ran aground on the Danube near Straubing, Germany. The Katarina, loaded with 350 tons of sunflower seeds, was en route to Regensburg when it ran aground on a gravel bank in shallow water.  River currents swung the barge around leaving it perpendicular to the river.   Authorities were alerted and dispatched a response team to the scene.  A dredger was dispatched to the scene the next day to release the Katarina.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Myrte

Myrte

Myrte
Photo: schuttevaer.nl

On July 19, the 122 meter long cargo vessel Myrte ran aground off Sluiskil, Netherlands. The Myrte was en route to Ghent from Tornio when it veered off course on the Ghent-Terneuzen Canal.  Tugs were dispatched and pulled the Myrte free a short time later. The Myrte proceeded to Ghent where it berthed and inspected for damage. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Kapitan Yakovlev

Kapitan Yakovlev

Kapitan Yakovlev

The 98 meter long, 4678 dwt cargo vessel Kapitan Yakovlev ran aground near St. Petersburg, Russia. The Kapitan Yakovlev was headed for the terminal in Kronshtadt to unload its cargo of 4200 tons of steel when struck bottom.  Unable to refloat itself, the cargo vessel requested assistance. A tug was dispatched and was able to refloat the Kapitan Yakovlev a short time later.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.