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nickoVISION

nickoVISION

nickoVISION
Photo: kisalfold.hu

On the early morning of December 31, 2005, the 135 meter long self-propelled passenger ship nickoVISION (IMO: 4029860) ran aground on the Danube River near Gönyű, Hungary.  The nickoVISION had departed from Passau bound for Budapest with 200 passengers when it grounded due to low water levels on the Danube near the 1792 kilometer marker. Unable to free itself, the vessel requested assistance.

Viva Two

With water levels below normal and were falling, a tug was requested to assist with refloating. After multiple attempts to refloat the nickoVISION failed, the passengers and crew remained on the stranded vessel overnight until another passenger ship could be brought on site.

On January 1, the 135 meter long Viva Two (MMSI: 269057829) arrived on site and all the passengers were transferred safely off the nickoVISION. There were no reports of injuries. Reports state the vessel would be refloated as soon as water levels allow.

Mariandl

Mariandl

Mariandl
Photo: noen.at

On the afternoon of December 19, the 32 meter long passenger ship Mariandl (MMSI: 203999407) caught fire on the Danube River at the 1999 kilometer marker near the city of Krems an der Donau, Austria. The fire started from an electrical short in the vessel’s engine room while on an excursion voyage.  The vessel alerted local authorities who dispatched firefighters and fireboats from Krems, Palt, Theiß and Traismauer to assist. The crew was able to berth the Mariandl at Krems where it was met by firefighters. While the crew used a fire extinguisher to contain the blaze, firefighters boarded the vessel and finally extinguish the fire.

No reports of injuries to the crew or 25 passengers on board. Reports state the passengers continued on their excursion by tour bus.  The extent of damage caused by the fire was not disclosed. The Mariandl was built in 1954.

Viking Lif

Viking Lif

Viking Lif

On October 30, the 135 meter long self-propelled passenger ship Viking LIf (IMO: 1212480) ran aground on the Danube River near the village of Garla Mare, Romania. The Viking Lif had departed from Turnu Magurele bound for Vienna with 180 passengers and 53 crew when it stranded on a sandbank. The passenger ship remained aground until the following morning when water levels had risen to allow it to be refloated. The Viking Lif continued on its voyage to Austria. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution.