The 124 meter long river passenger cruise ship aRosa Mia struck a bridge across the Danube at the Jochenstein lock. The aRosa Mia was on a scheduled cruise from Budapest to Passau when it arrived at the lock. As the vessel was departing from the lock, its wheelhouse still raised above the deck. As the passenger ship passed under the bridge over the lock, the wheelhouse smashed into the bridge and was destroyed. No reports of injuries. The disabled aRosa Mia was moored a short distance along the river shoreline. The 192 passengers on board were taken ashore and continued their journey by coach. The aRosa Mia will be towed to Linz for repairs. Damage has been estimated to be over 150,000 Euros. The water police has launched an investigation into the incident.
Lilly Johanne Capsized
On August 7, 2014, the 50 meter long fishing vessel Lilly Johanne capsized off a quay in a shipyard in Çeliktrans near Istanbul, Turkey. The Lilly Johanne was undergoing completion after being launched in January 2014 when it capsized onto its port side. Booms were placed around the fishing vessel to contain any pollution released. Reports state damage to be significant. No reports of injuries.
Marlene 2 aground on the Elbe
The 85 meter long self-propelled tanker barge ran aground on the Elbe River near Hollerwettern, Germany. The Marlene 2 was en route to Hamburg from Lauenburg when it was driven onto the shore near a popular beach area. The water police responded to the scene and found the master of the vessel intoxicated. Two tugs arrived later the same day and refloated the Marlene 2 on the following high tide. No reports of damage or pollution released. The Marlene 2 was towed to Glückstadt for further inspection.
