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Twin City Liner

Twin City Liner

 

photo: heute.at

The 33 meter long, 40 ton passenger ship / catamaran Twin City Liner ran aground on the Danube Canal near Vienna, Austria.   The Twin City Liner was proceeding along the canal with 100 people when it suffered an engine failure allowing the vessel onto the canal’s embankment.   Ten passengers suffered minor injuries with two taken to hospital.  The remaining passengers were safely transferred ashore and were aided by the local fire brigade.   The passenger ship suffered no damage or pollution and was able to refloat itself a short time later the same day.   The Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

More photos at heute.at and diepresse.com

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Speedo

Speedo

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.

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Baross

Baross

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.

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