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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.

Barges Aground Off Batangas

Barges Aground Off Batangas

Barges off Batangas
Photo: Philippine Coast Guard

On July 19, the barges Amazon River, EE Margarette and Yangtze River went aground in Balayan Bay along the shoreline near Calaca City, Batangas, Philippines.  The barges Amazon River, loaded with 1567 mt of molasses, and Yangtze River, loaded with 1462 mt of molasses, were under tow by the tug Robina I bound for Balayan. Nearby, the barge EE Margarette, loaded with 1772 mt of molasses, was being towed by the tug Robina II was also bound for Balayan. The vessels had to divert due to rough seas from Tropical Storm Crising and shelter in the bay. The winds from the tropical storm was strong enough to snap the mooring lines to the barges resulting in all three barges washing ashore. The barge Amazon River and EE Margarette collided during the incident resulting in hull damage to the EE Margarette.

The Philippine Coast Guard  stated that all 21 crew onboard the vessels were safe. Authorities stated that some of the molasses cargo from the EE Margarette was released into sea. The coast guard stated the cargo was considered non-hazardous and would dissipate in the sea. Local officials stated salvage and the removal of the barges will be done as soon as conditions improved.

 

 

Dul Dul V

Dul Dul V

Dul Dul V
Photo: thehindu.com

On the morning of July 12, the 53 meter long barge Dul Dul V (MMSI: 419901162) ran aground in the Indian Ocean near Fort Kochi, India. The barge had been working at the dry docks  of the Cochin Shipyard on Willingdon Island when it had run out of fuel while entering the port.  The Dul Dul V went adrift until it went ashore resting a few meters off the beach.  Tugboats were called out and attempted to pull the barge free, but the Dul Dul V remained stuck.  Reports state a dredger will arrive on site and assist in refloating the barge.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Dul Dul V