The 80 meter long self-propelled barge Speedo went aground on the Danube River near Regelsbrunn, Austria. The Speedo went aground near where another vessel sank in May 2011 closing traffic during the day. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The Speedo will be lightered before any refloating attempts are made. The vessel was en route to Rotterdam from Passau. Reports state the water level in the area has been lower the last few days.
The 90 meter long self-propeller barge Baross struck the sunken wreck SL Meister 32 on the Danube River near Wildungsmauer, Austria. No reports of injuries or pollution being released. The 500 tons barge SL Meister 32 sank nine months ago while dredging and attempts to salvage the barge have failed. No further details reported.
The 110 meter long self-propelled car tranport vessel Kelheim became disabled on the Danube River near Vienna, Austria. The Kelheim had suffered an engine failure while proceeding upstream and had to drop anchor to avoid going adrift. The Kelheim, with 100 small cars on board, blocked traffic on the river until another vessel later pulled the Kelheim into the harbour at Racklau. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.
