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Irkutsk

Irkutsk

Moldavia
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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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Two on the Danube

Two on the Danube

Panta-Rhei-2

The 105 meter long self-propelled barge Panta Rhei 2 went aground on the Danube near Schnelldorf, Germany.  The Panta Rhei 2 had struck a navigation buoy pulling the chain under the hull.  The Panta Rhei 2 was able proceed at reduce speed with the chain stuck underneath.  The vessel was en route to Regensburg from Passau.

Athos

The 80 meter long self-propelled barge Athos attempted to pass the Panta Rhei 2 when it grounded onto a gravel bank.  The Athos was en route to Straubing from Passau loaded with 760 tons of corn.  The grounding has blocked traffic until it can be refloated. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

 

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Getan

Getan

Photo: br.de
Photo: br.de

The 80 meter long self-propelled barge Getan went aground on the Danube River near Winzer, Germany.  The vessel was en route to Russe from Deggendorf when it grounded onto a gravel bar.  The master of the Getan had been blinded by the sun and steered the barge out of the fairway.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

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