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Douce France

Douce France

Douce France
Photo: rundschau-online.de

On August 20, the 110 meter long river passenger vessel Douce France ran aground on the Rhine off Cologne, Germany.  The Douce France was on a voyage from Koblenz to Amsterdam with 97 passengers and 28 crew when it approached Cologne.  As the cruise ship was attempting to berth, it grounded at the bow.  Unable to free itself, the crew requested assistance with the self-propelled barge Millennium responding.  Authorities blocked traffic on the Rhine while the Millennium pulled the Douce France free. 

  

No reports of injuries or pollution released.  Reports state the cause of the grounding was due to the low water levels.

 

Koh I Noor

Koh I Noor

Koh I Noor
Photo: omropfryslan.nl

The 28 meter long sailing passenger vessel Koh I Noor ran aground on the aqueduct at Woudsend, Netherlands. The Koh I Noor was attempting to cross over the aqueduct when the vessel struck bottom.  An initial investigation found the sailing vessel had too much draught to safely transverse the aqueduct.  Authorities are attempting to refloat the Koh I Noor while divers inspect the aqueduct for damage.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Darwin

Darwin

Darwin

The 75 meter long, 1537 dwt cargo vessel Darwin ran aground in the Lillebælt off Årø Island, Denmark.  The Darwin was heading for Kolding from Hamburg with a cargo of sunflower meal when it grounded in shallow water.  No reports of injuries.

The Darwin remained aground as authorities requested diver to inspect the hull for damage.  Reports state the cargo vessel had grounded near a fish farm and authorities were concerned over possible release of pollution.

Divers inspected the hull and found no damage.  The tug Baltsund was dispatched to the scene and pulled the Darwin free.  The Darwin continued on its voyage to Kolding.