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Nibelungen

Nibelungen

Nibelungen
Photo: idowa.de

On the evening of November 24, the 105 meter long self-propelled barge Nibelungen (MMSI: 211358540) ran aground on the Danube near Osterhofen, Germany. The Nibelungen, loaded with 1430 tons of asphalt bitumen, was proceeding on the Danube when the crew made a navigation error causing the vessel to run aground near the river bank.

Nibelungen
Photo: idowa.de

Local authorities were alerted and dispatched a response team to the site. Authorities halted traffic between Straubing and Vilshofen until the Nibelungen could be refloated. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Hannelore

Hannelore

Hannelore
Photo: pnp.de

On August 16, the 16 meter long towboat Hannelore (MMSI: 211746400) ran aground and sank on the Danube near Passau, Germany. The Hannelore was pushing a dredger when it went aground off the Lindau Oil terminal. The towboat suffered uncontrolled water ingress from a defective valve and partially sank in 2.5 meters of water. The Grubweg fire brigade placed booms around the Hannelore to contain pollution. An attempt to raise the towboat failed and a floating crane will be brought onsite to salvage the vessel. Reports state damage to the Hannelore around 10000 euros.

Irkutsk

Irkutsk

Moldavia
Photo: twitter.com

On the early morning hours of May 5, the 57 meter long towboat Irkutsk collided with the 116 meter long river passenger ship Moldavia on the Danube River near Esztergom, Hungary. The Irkutsk’s bow struck into the port side of the Moldavia just aft of the wheelhouse. The Moldavia sustained significant damage to several cabins and its upper deck. Reports state one person was injured in the collision.  No reports of pollution released. Hungarian police detained the master of the Irkutsk and has launched an investigation into the incident.

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