Panaghia Paravouniotissa

Panaghia Paravouniotissa

Panaghia Paravouniotissa
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On the afternoon of August 6, the 68 meter long, 801 gt ro-ro passenger ferry Panaghia Paravouniotissa (IMO: 9852262) ran aground in the Euboean Gulf off the Mikro Kouneli Island, Greece. The Panagia Paravouniotissa departed from Styra with 105 passenger bound for Agia Marina when it ran up on a reef.

The ferry remained firmly stuck on the reef. The vessel seem stable but it developed a small list to port. Authorities were alerted with the Greek Coast Guard dispatching 2 vessels to the scene. Private vessels including commercial fishing boats were called upon to help transfer passengers off the ferry back to shore. All 105 passengers were safely transferred and there were no reports of injuries.

Local reports stated the reef was well known to vessels in the area and clearly mapped on charts. There were no reports of pollution. Damage to the Panaghia Paravouniotissa has not yet been disclosed. Salvage efforts to recover the ferry are ongoing.

 

Christiane Deymann II

Christiane Deymann II

Christiane Deymann II
Photo: ka-news.de

On the afternoon of August 1, the 183 meter long self-propelled barge Christiane Deymann I (MMSI: 211811200) and barge Christiane Deymann II ran aground on the Rhine River near Karlsruhe, Germany. The Christiane Deymann I & II had departed from Karlsruhe bound for Dordrecht when it suffered rudder failure after a technical fault. Without steering and being pulled by the strong river current, the lines connecting to Christiane Deymann II broke away allowing the barge to drift away from the tow.  The Christiane Deymann II drifted until it run aground on a nearby groyne.

Reports state the Christiane Deymann I was rescued by another passing vessel and towed to Wörth.  The Christiane Deymann II remained firmly stuck for several days until late August 3 when it was finally pulled free due to rising water level.  Authorities state that damage from the incident could exceed 100.000 €.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Excellence Baroness

Excellence Baroness

Excellence Baroness
Photo: gelrenieuws.nl

On the night of August 4, the 110 meter long self-propelled passenger ship Excellence Baroness (MMSI: 211498150) allided on the IJssel River near Zutphen, Netherlands. The Excellence Baroness was headed to Basel from Lelystad when it struck the Oude Ijssel Bridge.  The railings on the upper deck were damage as it contacted the underside of the railway bridge. Authorities closed rail traffic between Arnhem and Zutphen so that the bridge could be inspected for damage.  Authorities also detained the Excellence Baroness as the vessel also need inspection before it could continue on it’s journey. There were no reports of injuries and no pollution released.