The 80 meter long self-propelled barge Smaragd became disabled while on the Weser River near Brake, Germany. The Smaragd had suffered water ingress and immediately requested assistance. The local fire fighters brought a dewatering pump to the vessel. Reports state the cause of the flooding might have caused by a torn valve or a weld that failed due to the extreme cold. No reports of injuries or pollution being released.
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The 225 meter long, 73,350 dwt freighter Vinalines Global suffered engine failure while leaving Brake, Germany. The freighter was brought back to Brake where it is moored awaiting repairs. The Vinalines Global was scheduled to sail to Ventspils, Latvia. No reports of injury, damage or pollution being released.
The 92 meter long, 3225 dwt freighter Salmo struck the quay while trying to berth at Brake, Germany. The Salmo’s hull was a small gash which allowed oil to leak out. The crew was able to recover most of the oil, but 100 liters were released into the lower Weser River. The Quay suffered some damage to several pilings. The master was fined 1000 euros and the vessel has been detained in port during the investigation. No reports of injuries.
