Browsed by
Tag: Austria

Primadonna

Primadonna

Primadonna
Photo: nachrichten.at

On December 12, the 113 meter long passenger ship Primadonna allided with a bridge on the Danube in the lock at Aschach an der Donau, Austria. The Primadonna had entered the lock at too high of speed and was unable to slow down before it struck the bridge. The impact caused the bridge to break off its foundation and crash onto the Primadonna’s upper deck. The lock system sustained damage and require repairs. No reports of injuries. Reports state the Primadonna was to be taken to a shipyard in Linz for repairs.

Viking Legend

Viking Legend

Photo: kurier.at
Photo: kurier.at

The 139 meter long river passenger ship Viking Legend went aground on the Danube River near Strudengau, Austria.  The vessel was passing through a narrow section when it became stuck.  The pushing towboat Aries arrived on scene and was able refloat the Viking Legend after a few attempts.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.  The Viking Legend was able to continue on its voyage.

Enhanced by Zemanta
Orenburg

Orenburg

Photo: binnenschifferforum.de
Photo: binnenschifferforum.de

The 58 meter long self-propelled barge Orenburg pushing the barge UDP C-447 allided with a bridge on the Enns near Mauthausen, Austria.   The vessels had steered to close to the Mauthausen side of the river and struck a pilling.    The barge suffered damage to its bow.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.   Authorities allowed the vessel to proceeded to a nearby estuary.

Enhanced by Zemanta